Certified Home Health Aide

Position Overview

We are currently building our pool of compassionate and dedicated Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) who value personal growth, professional development, and delivering exceptional, client-centered care. Ideal candidates bring a positive attitude, adaptability to clients’ needs, and a genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and assistance with daily living activities
• Support client independence while ensuring safety and well-being
• Follow individualized care plans tailored to each client’s needs and document as required
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and Dharma Home Care staff

What We Offer?

• Competitive Pay: Starting at $19.50/hr
• Instant Pay: Access your earnings before payday
• Grow Your Career: CHHA → Mentor Caregiver → Care Coordinator → Office Leadership
• Flexible Schedules: Full-time, part-time, or per diem (subject to shift availability)
• Work Close to Home: Cases throughout NJ (subject to availability)
• Paid PTO and sick leave
• Seven Paid Holidays: Enjoy extra pay at time-and-a-half if working on the paid holiday
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to $300 per referral
• Training & Support: Paid orientation, ongoing skills training, and RN mentorship
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) to help secure your future
• Safety First: Free PPE provided

Minimum Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold an active New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) license in good standing.
• Physical Ability: Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of this position.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
• References: Must provide at least two verifiable professional references.
• Work History: Must provide verifiable employment history for the past 12 months.
• Background Check: Must successfully pass a national criminal background check (including any additional screenings required by the State of New Jersey).
• Health Requirements: Must provide proof of the following:
• Valid physical examination within the last year
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray
• Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination

Compensation

$19.50 - $21.00 per hour

About the Role

Dharma Home Care was founded with a deep sense of duty to serve the most vulnerable members of our community and the people who care for them. The word Dharma translates to living authentically and aligning your actions with what’s right. We like to think of it as an inner compass guiding you towards a life of meaning and purpose. And our purpose is to provide compassionate support to our clients while ensuring that our care companions are valued through fair compensation and opportunities to grow and find joy in their work.

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Pay

$19.50 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule

All Shifts Available – Hourly Caregivers Needed

Skills

Positive attitude, adaptability to clients' needs, genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.