Compassionate CHHA — Flexible Per Diem Home Health Aide

United Methodist Communities; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick time

Referral bonus

Training scholarships

403(b) retirement plan

Supportive team environment

Shift-dependent benefits

Job summary

United Methodist Communities in New Jersey is seeking compassionate caregivers for per diem CHHA roles. You will record vital signs, assist with daily living tasks including bathing and mobility, and support residents with meals, transportation, and social engagement.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years, NJ CHHA certification, and strong English communication. Flexible scheduling and supportive team environment are offered, with emphasis on safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 18 years of age or older required.
• Current and active New Jersey CHHA certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, medication reminders, mobility).
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding; perform light housekeeping.
• Run errands and provide transportation to appointments.
• Provide companionship and meaningful social engagement through safe, compassionate care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
$17.50 - $21.50 per hour | Per Diem
HomeWorks, a division of United Methodist Communities
New Jersey

Join our HomeWorks team in New Jersey. This per diem position offers $17.50-$21.50 per hour, based on shift, level of care, and weekend assignment. Choose your own schedule of day, evening, or night shifts.

About the Community
UMC HomeWorks is the home care agency of United Methodist Communities, a New Jersey nonprofit that has served older adults for more than 100 years. Our CHHAs play an essential role in helping seniors across Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Atlantic, Cape May, Salem, and Cumberland counties stay safe and independent at home.

What You'll Do

• Help clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility
• Record vital signs and report changes to nursing staff
• Prepare meals, assist with feeding, and do light housekeeping
• Provide transportation and run errands for appointments
• Offer companionship and steady, familiar support

What You'll Need
Required:

• Current, active New Jersey CHHA certification
• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older

Preferred:

• Prior home care or caregiving experience

Pay & Benefits

• $17.50–$21.50/hour, based on shift, level of care, and weekend assignment
• $500 referral bonus for CHHA hires you refer
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Paid sick time
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid training, plus scholarship support if you want to grow your certification further
• Some benefits are position,shiftand hours dependent

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Flexible day, evening, and night shifts available

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.