Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
About the Role
Right at Home is seeking a Skilled Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to provide compassionate and meaningful care in Middlesex, Mercer, and Northern Monmouth Counties. Help seniors stay at home and age in place by supporting their daily activities. Certified Home Health Aides must be detail-oriented, follow care protocols, and adhere to instructions from doctors and nurses. They should be trustworthy and dependable to ensure the comfort of patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Record and report patient data as medically necessary
- Assist patients with daily functions such as dressing or bathing
- Plan and organize transportation for doctor’s appointments and other meetings
- Light housekeeping (dusting, mopping, laundry, etc.)
- Prep and cook meals
- Grocery shopping
- Report to nurses about patients' health status
- Teach patients self-care skills
- Work in facility settings, hourly, or live-in shifts
Requirements
- High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred
- NJ Licensed as Certified Home Health Aide (required)
- 2-step PPD
- Physical within the last 12 months
- MMR vaccination
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
- Reliable transportation
Pay
Salary: $18–20 per hour (depending on experience and case)
Schedule
- Full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts available
- Weekend and overnight shifts available
- Flexible scheduling—choose your hours
- Weekly pay
Benefits
- Bonuses for employee referrals
- MEC Insurance
- 401K
- Working Advantage Discounts
- Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
- Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
- Competitive compensation
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Paid orientation
- Daily opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Employee of the month recognition and incentives
Why Join Right at Home?
Right at Home believes in improving the lives of those they serve and values employee happiness. Employees appreciate the supportive and professional work environment, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in their community.
- “From the moment I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism... The orientation was well-structured, covering crucial topics such as patient safety and effective communication.” – Chi Chi
- “It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.” – Linda
- “I know I’m never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me.” – Dave
- “I absolutely love my job. Taking care of someone who can't help themselves makes me feel amazing.” – Nikki
- “Being a companion is amazing but becoming a CHHA is going to be even better—being able to provide hands-on care for someone's loved one and seeing the smiles on their faces brings me so much joy.” – Brielle