Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Right at Home provides compassionate and meaningful in-home care and assistance, helping seniors stay at home and age in place by supporting their daily activities in Middlesex, Mercer, and Northern Monmouth Counties.

About the role

As a Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver, you will deliver detail-oriented, protocol-driven care while adhering to instructions from doctors and nurses. You must be trustworthy, dependable, and able to follow care plans closely, including addressing minor medical issues and reporting changes in a patient’s health.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily functions such as dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene
• Plan and organize transportation for doctor’s appointments and other meetings
• Perform light housekeeping duties (dusting, mopping, laundry, etc.)
• Prepare and cook meals, and assist with grocery shopping
• Report patient health status to nurses and healthcare providers
• Teach patients self-care skills
• Record and report medically necessary data
• Work in facility-based, hourly, or live-in care settings

Requirements

• NJ Licensed Certified Home Health Aide (required)
• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate (preferred)
• 2-step PPD and physical within the last 12 months
• MMR vaccination
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling with full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts
• Weekend and overnight shifts available
• Bonuses for employee referrals
• MEC Insurance
• 401 K retirement plan
• Working Advantage Discounts
• Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
• Competitive compensation with paid training and professional development opportunities
• Weekly pay and paid orientation
• Employee of the month recognition and incentives

Pay

$18–20 per hour (depending on experience and case)