Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)

Now Hiring: Home Health Aides (HHAs) – Where The Heart Is Home Care
Location Area: Union County Plainfield, Westfield, Roselle, Linden
Setting: Client's Home
Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem (Flexible Hours Based on Client's Schedule)

At Where The Heart Is Home Care, we provide compassionate, non-medical care to our clients, helping them live safely and comfortably in their homes. We are currently looking for dedicated Home Health Aides (HHAs) to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care for.

Job Summary:
As a Homemaker-Home Health Aide, you will provide non-medical assistance to clients in their homes, ensuring their daily needs are met with the highest level of care. Your responsibilities will include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and providing companionship. You will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON) to ensure that each client receives individualized care and attention.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Personal Care Assistance:

• Assist clients with daily personal care activities, such as:

  • Bathing, grooming, and dressing

  • Toileting and incontinence care

  • Transferring and ambulation assistance

  • Medication reminders

  • Assistance with mobility and exercise

  • Other aspects of personal hygiene and daily living tasks

Household Assistance:

• Perform light housekeeping duties, including:

  • Laundry (washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes)

  • Light cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and wiping down surfaces)

  • Cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms and kitchens

  • Changing bed linens and making beds

  • Washing dishes and assisting with kitchen duties (including using a dishwasher)

  • Taking out the trash

  • Watering houseplants

Meal Preparation:

• Prepare nutritious meals based on client preferences and dietary restrictions

• Assist with meal planning, cooking, and cleaning up after meals

Companionship Services:

• Provide socialization and emotional support, offering companionship to the client

• Engage in non-medical supervision to ensure client safety

• Participate in light activities like reading, playing games, or accompanying clients on outings (if applicable)

General Support:

• Assist clients with organizing and decluttering their living spaces

• Provide pet care assistance if needed, such as feeding, walking, or cleaning up after pets

• Help with errands or transportation to appointments as needed (if applicable)

Special Skills and Certifications Required:

• Must be licensed or certified by the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs as a Home Health Aide (HHA)

• CPR Certified

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with the care team

• Compassionate, patient, and understanding demeanor

• Professional appearance and behavior

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively

• Ability to lift and maneuver assistive equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts, wheelchairs)

Physical Demands:

• Vision & Hearing: Sufficient clarity of vision and hearing for communication and reading documentation

• Manual Dexterity & Reflexes: Ability to handle equipment and perform caregiving tasks

• Mobility & Endurance: Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and assist with client transfers and lifting

• Lifting & Transferring: Ability to lift and maneuver assistive equipment

What We Offer:

• Competitive Weekly Pay

• Flexible hours based on client schedules

• A supportive work environment where you are treated like family

How to Apply: Send your resume to info@wheretheheartishc.com or call (908) 747-1800 to schedule an interview. Visit our website at wheretheheartishc.com for more information.

At Where The Heart Is Home Care, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to our clients, and we are looking for team members who share that commitment. If you're passionate about helping others and making a difference, we want to hear from you!