Home Care Aide

Caring Hands Homecare; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible Scheduling

Careers Advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Caring Hands Homecare in New Jersey is seeking a compassionate Home Care Aide to provide one-on-one in-home care according to a personalized plan. You will work directly with patients, building relationships and ensuring comfort, safety and dignity in daily activities.

Strong communication, organization and attention to detail are essential. Prior Home Health or Hospice exposure is a plus, with driver’s license preferred for travel between patients.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience
• 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 and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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 and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience
• Driver’s license preferred
• CPR certification preferred