Live-In Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

United Methodist Communities; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Paid sick time

Referral bonus $500

Paid training

Scholarship opportunities

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

United Methodist Communities is hiring a Live-In Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in New Jersey to provide around-the-clock, one-on-one care for clients in various counties. The role includes daily living assistance, meal prep, mobility support, and safety monitoring.

Earn a competitive daily rate and access benefits while contributing to a trusted home-care program. Applicants should have an active NJ CHHA certification, a high school diploma or GED, be 18+, and fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey CHHA certification.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years or older.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, around-the-clock care and companionship for one client.
• Help with daily living activities: bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, and medication reminders.
• Prepare meals, assist with feeding, and handle light housekeeping.
• Escort your client to appointments and support safe movement around the home.
• Watch for changes in your client's condition and report them to the nursing team.

Skills

Companionship

Caregiving

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Live-In Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Earn $241 to $257 per day as a Live-In CHHA with UMC HomeWorks, among the top live-in rates in the Northern NJ home care market. Apply today and hear back within 48 hours.

UMC HomeWorks is the home care division of United Methodist Communities, which has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 straight years. You'll provide one-on-one, around-the-clock care for a client in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Sussex, Union, or Warren County, helping them stay safe and comfortable in their own home.

What you'll do:

• Provide consistent, around-the-clock care and companionship for one client
• Help with daily living activities: bathing, grooming, dressing, mobility, and medication reminders
• Prepare meals, assist with feeding, and handle light housekeeping
• Escort your client to appointments and support safe movement around the home
• Watch for changes in your client's condition and report them to the nursing team

What you'll need:

Required:

• Current, active New Jersey CHHA certification
• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Preferred:

• Prior caregiving or home health experience

Pay and benefits:

• $241 to $257 per day, depending on case
• Mileage reimbursement between client visits
• Paid sick time
• $500 referral bonus for CHHA hires you refer
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities for career growth
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Some benefits vary by position, shift, and hours

Schedule:

Live-in cases, all days of the week available. Flexible scheduling.

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.