LiveIn Caregiver CHHA Driver Required

Assisting Hands Home Care Maywood; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan (Roth IRA)

Same day pay using ZAYZOON

Paid Training Orientation

Direct Deposit or Pay Card

Travel between client shifts in a day

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Assisting Hands Home Care Maywood is seeking a Live-In Caregiver with a valid NJ CHHA certification and a driver’s license to support clients in their homes.

You will safely transport clients to appointments, provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, offer companionship, and follow care plans from our RN. This role requires compassion, reliability, and strong communication to build trust with clients and families.

Qualifications

• Active NJ CHHA certification is required.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to drive.
• Experience in providing personal care and daily living activities.
• Strong communication skills with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive clients to appointments, errands, shopping, and other approved destinations.
• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living.
• Offer companionship and encourage client independence.
• Follow care plans developed by our Registered Nurses.
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate and timely care records.
• Follow all agency safety and infection-control procedures.

Skills

CHHA NJ

Driver's license

Patient care

Communication

Reliability

Education

CHHA Certification

Job description

Live-In Caregiver with a Driver's License

Assisting Hands Home Care is specifically seeking live-in caregivers who hold an active New Jersey CHHA certification and are willing and comfortable driving clients.

Driving is an essential responsibility of this position. Caregivers must have a valid driver's license and be willing to transport clients to appointments, errands, shopping, and other approved destinations using either their own properly insured vehicle or the client's vehicle, depending on the assignment.

Your Duties:

• Safely drive clients to appointments, errands, shopping, and other approved destinations
• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Offer companionship and encourage client independence
• Follow care plans developed by our Registered Nurses
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and positioning
• Provide medication reminders
• Prepare meals and perform light housekeeping
• Maintain accurate and timely care records
• Follow all agency safety and infection-control procedures

Required Qualifications:

• Active Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification in New Jersey
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness and ability to drive clients regularly
• Ability to drive a client's vehicle or use a reliable, properly insured personal vehicle, depending on the assignment
• Demonstrated experience in providing personal care and assisting with daily living activities
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering top-notch care
• Strong communication skills and an ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families

Additional Requirements:

• Recent physical examination and PPD (tuberculosis) test within the past 12 months
• Proof of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination
• Valid Social Security Card (SSN) and/or valid Immigration Documents (if applicable)

Our Benefits:

• WEEKLY PAY
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available
• Retirement savings plan (Roth IRA) available for employee participation
• SAME DAY PAY USING ZAYZOON
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• Paid Training Orientation
• $20 Referral Bonus
• Convenient Direct Deposit or Pay Card Options
• Accessible 24/7 On-Call Support Staff
• Flexible Scheduling Opportunities
• Compensation for Travel Between Multiple Client Shifts in a Day
• Incentives for Exceptional Performance
• A Supportive and Gratifying Work Environment
• Regular Recognition and Awards

Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform job duties.

Assisting Hands Home Care is fully dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and we are an equal opportunity employer.