Home Care Aide

Caring Hands Homecare; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

Caring Hands Homecare is seeking a Home Care Aide to deliver compassionate, one-on-one in-home care. The role emphasizes building relationships with patients, maintaining accuracy in care records, and supporting families with daily activities and personal care.

Ideal candidates have a NJ CHHA certificate, a high school diploma, and may have 1 year of prior home health experience. A driver’s license and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• CHHA certification from a New Jersey accredited program.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of professional experience preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care.
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Give medications reminders and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Skills

Home health experience

Patient care

Education

CHHA certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are looking for a Home Care Aide to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Give medications reminders and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from a New Jersey accredited Certified Home Health Aide program (CHHA)
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience preferred
• Driver’s license preferred
• CPR certification preferred