Experienced CHHA

About the role

Visiting Angels of Hillsborough is hiring caregivers to serve clients in Somerset, NJ and surrounding areas. Immediate start is available for those interested in a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervising clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Requirements

• Valid certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred to have a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Confidence in physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client
• Ability to perform patient observation accurately and respond promptly to changing health conditions

Qualifications

Experienced CHHA positions are available for those who meet the following qualifications:

• Valid certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred to have a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Confidence in physical endurance for tasks like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards
• Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client
• Ability to perform patient observation accurately and respond promptly to changing health conditions

Skills

While not required, having additional skills such as dementia care or Alzheimer’s care can be beneficial and may lead to advanced training opportunities within the Visiting Angels network.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay

Pay

Starting at $20.00/hr based on experience

Schedule

7:30am-12:30pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 8a-12p, 29 hours total