Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

UMC - Abundant Life for Seniors; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Scholarship opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

United Methodist Communities is seeking a per diem Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) for our HomeWorks division in New Jersey. Earn $20 to $30.75 per hour, pick up shifts on your own schedule, days, evenings, or nights, and help seniors stay safe and independent in their own homes.

Requirements: NJ CHHA certification, high school diploma or GED, 18+, English literacy. Duties include personal care, meal prep, vital signs, medication reminders, driving clients, and companionship.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey CHHA certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to report changes and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care.
• Prepare meals, assist with feeding, and light housekeeping.
• Check and record vital signs and report changes to nursing team.
• Remind clients to take medications on schedule.
• Drive clients to appointments and run essential errands.
• Provide companionship and keep clients socially engaged.

Skills

English proficiency

Patient care

Education

New Jersey CHHA certification

Job description

Earn $20 to $30.75 an hour as a per diem Certified Home Health Aide with UMC HomeWorks. Pick up shifts on your own schedule, days, evenings, or night

United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 straight years, and 87% of our team says their work makes a real difference. As a CHHA with our HomeWorks division, you'll help seniors stay safe, independent, and cared for in their own homes across Sussex, Morris, Warren, Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

What You'll Do:

• Help clients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care
• Prepare meals, assist with feeding, and do light housekeeping
• Check and record vital signs, and tell the nursing team about any changes you notice
• Remind clients to take medications on schedule
• Drive clients to appointments and run essential errands
• Provide companionship and keep clients socially engaged

What You'll Need:

Required:

• Current, active New Jersey CHHA certification
• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, and speak English, needed to report changes to the nursing team and follow care plans safely

Preferred:

• Prior home care or caregiving experience

Pay and Benefits:

• $20 to $30.75 per hour, rate based on shift and day of the week
• $500 referral bonus for every CHHA you refer who gets hired
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between client visits
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities for career growth
• Some benefits depend on position, shift, and hours

Schedule:

Per diem. Days, evenings, and nights offered, including flexible scheduling.