Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

About the role

Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a Skilled Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to make a difference by providing compassionate and meaningful care in the areas of Middlesex, Mercer and Northern Monmouth Counties. Help seniors stay at home and age in place by providing support with their daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with daily functions, such as dressing or taking a bath
• Record and report patient data as medically necessary
• Assist with planning for doctor's appointments, other meetings and organize transportation
• Perform light housekeeping duties including dusting, mopping, and laundry
• Prep and cook meals
• Grocery shopping
• Report to nurses about patients' health status
• Teach patients self-care skills

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
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Reliable transportation

Skills

• Detail-oriented
• Able to carefully follow protocols and rules regarding patient care
• Able to adhere to instructions from doctors and nurses
• Knowledge of how to care for minor medical issues or notify about changes in patient health
• Trustworthy and dependable

Pay

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

Schedule

• Full-time, part-time, and per-diem shifts
• Weekend and overnight shifts available
• Flexible scheduling – choose your hours!

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
• Weekly pay
• Paid orientation
• Employee of the month recognition and incentives