Home Health Aide - Hospice - Full Time Days

Holy Name Medical Center; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical coverage

Dental and vision plans

Discounted prescriptions

On-site child care

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Holy Name Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support hospice patients in their homes. The role is full-time during days, with an emphasis on personal care and daily living activities.

You will assist with transfers, bathing, feeding, mobility, and documentation under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist, while maintaining confidentiality and providing dignified, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required or GED Required.
• Driver's license valid in NJ upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with all aspects of personal care (bathing, hair, nails, skin, mouth) as assigned.
• Safely assists transfers to bed, chair, and commode and positions patients for comfort.
• Assists with rehabilitation exercises per nurse/therapist instructions.
• Provides incontinence care and supports toileting and catheter care.
• Changes beds and handles patient laundry and linens as needed.
• Assists with feeding according to dietary instructions.
• Assists patients with walking using canes, walkers or wheelchairs.
• Observes patient status and informs nurse/therapist of changes promptly.
• Records intake and output accurately and documents weekly.
• Uses Hoyer lift safely under supervision.
• Completes documentation accurately; participates in Performance Improvement.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to department policies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Home Health Aide - Hospice - Full Time Days

Location: Hackensack, NJ, United States

Date Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.

Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through a variety of residency and educational programs. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.

A Brief Overview

Assists patients with personal care and activities of daily living, as instructed by the Registered Nurse and or Physical Therapist.

What you will do

• Assists patient with all aspects of personal care which includes bathing (complete and assisted), hair, nail, skin and mouth care as per assignment sheet
• Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and/or commode and positions patients appropriately to maintain comfort and prevent skin breakdown
• Safely assists patients with appropriate rehabilitation exercises as per instructions of Registered Nurse and/or Therapist (PT, etc)
• Follows a bowel/bladder training program providing incontinence care and assisting with all aspects of toileting and/or catheter care
• Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed following policy and procedure
• Washes patients’ personal laundry and bed linen as needed
• Assists with feeding according to dietary instructions per assignment sheet
• Assists patients with walking and appropriate use of canes, walkers or wheelchairs instructed
• Observes the patient’s physical and emotional status and informs the Case Manager (Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist) on a timely basis of any changes in the patient's condition or family situation
• Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the Registered Nurse
• Performs accurate recording of intake and output (I&O) and document correctly
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of Hoyer lift following instructions from Nurse or Physical Therapist
• Accurately completes documentation and submits completed assignment sheets weekly
• Incorporates the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care
• Maintains and respects confidentiality
• Provides advance notification in for absence and/or tardiness
• Carries out responsibilities efficiently and effectively in patient care and non-patient care areas
• Understands and participates in departments’ Performance Improvement Plan and process
• Accepts and completed additional responsibilities as directed by management

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required or
• GED Required or

Experience Qualifications

• Prior Certified Home Health Aide experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Certified Home Health Aides must perform duties as trained in their certification program.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State valid NJ Driver's license Upon Hire Required

At Holy Name, we believe in rewarding every team member with more than a paycheck—we invest in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. We offer low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions, dental and vision plans, discounted prescriptions, and access to on-site child care. Additional benefits include 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, legal and voluntary coverage options, life insurance, and free on-site parking. If you are hired at Holy Name, your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem) skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $19.00/hour - $23.00/hour

Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.