Certified Home Health Aide - Toms River

Home Instead; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extra pay for weekends

24/7 support

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Toms River, New Jersey, is hiring part-time Certified Home Health Aides to offer essential services for aging adults. Responsibilities include companionship, light housekeeping, and personal care. Candidates should possess a HHA license in New Jersey and demonstrate reliability. This role offers flexible shifts with competitive pay and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving preferred but not required.
• Must complete a criminal background check, DMV check, and drug screen.
• Possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance, if driving clients.
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check, and drug screen.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance, if driving clients.
• Must be available to work 15-40 hours per week.
• Must possess a current HHA license in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with grooming and bathing.
• Offer medication and appointment reminders.
• Assist with grooming and bathing.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence issues.
• Provide Alzheimer's care as needed.

Skills

Ability to treat and care for aging adults

Ability to communicate in a friendly manner

Demonstrated reliability

Background check clearance

Driver's license & insurance

Flexibility 15-40 hrs/week

Education

Current HHA license in New Jersey

Job description

Overview

Home Instead is hiring part-time Certified Home Health Aides to perform the essential work of keeping aging adults safe and comfortable at home. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow aging adults to remain in their home and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care and compassion.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Companionship and conversation
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Medication and appointment reminders
• Assistance with grooming and bathing
• Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
• Alzheimer’s care

Prior caregiving experience is preferred but not required.

Training & Certification

Prior to working for our clients, all Home Instead Certified Home Health Aides will go through specific training designed by Home Instead and will receive an in-house certification in Personal Care tasks. These tasks include demonstrating ability to assist our clients with grooming, bathing, continence care, and mobility. After training, our Certified Home Health Aides will feel confident going into the client’s home and helping to support their emotional, physical and mental wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Ability to treat and care for aging adults and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and compassionate manner
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check, and drug screen
• Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance, if driving clients
• Must be available to work a schedule of 15-40 hours per week
• Possess a current HHA license in New Jersey

Schedule & Benefits

We have a variety of shifts available, both hourly and live-in. Extra pay for weekends. We care for our Certified Home Health Aides as much as we care for our clients, and we provide 24/7 support along with competitive pay and benefits.

About Home Instead

Home Instead. To us, it’s personal.