Certified Home Health Aid (Live-In)

  • West Orange
  • Right At Home Essex County, Nj
Job Description Job Description LIVE-IN Position (full time): Right at Home of Essex County, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking experienced Certified Home Health Aides to join our dynamic care team. We service clients in Essex County, New Jersey. You can make a difference in your career by helping seniors and adults stay in the comfort of their homes.

Right at Home of Essex County has been family owned and operated for over 17 years. Our caregivers are the heart of our business, and we treat them all like family.

If youd like to help us live out our mission of improving the quality of life for those we serve, join our diverse team!

Job Benefits:

Here's Why Caregivers Like Working for Us:
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
  • Bonuses for Referrals
  • Transportation Reimbursement
  • Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
  • Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
  • Weekly COVID Testing and Vaccination Appointments
  • Membership in ONYX Health Plan for Uninsured Employees
  • End of Year Bonuses
  • 401K Saving Plan and Match
  • Nursing oversight and continued guidance
  • Ongoing training and education, relevant to your clients needs
  • Good communication and support from the office staff

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):
  • Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair)
  • Ambulation/Transfers
  • Eating
  • Dressing/Shaving
  • Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
  • Accompany patients on errands or medical appointments
  • Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathroom

Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):
  • Medication reminders
  • Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Measuring and preparing special diets
  • Understanding dementia care
  • Incontinence care

Job Qualifications & Personality Traits:

Job Requirements:
  • Completion of Certified Home Health Aide Course.
  • One year of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide/CNA in healthcare (in homes or facilities).
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
  • Possess a valid drivers license and insured automobile (preferred, not required)

Personality traits:
  • Passionate
  • Sympathetic
  • Great communicator
  • Flexible
  • Ability to manage stressful situations
  • Understands confidentiality
  • Professional
  • Good listener