Certified Home Heath Aide

Home Instead of Ocean County is currently seeking experienced, caring and compassionate Certified Home Health Aides to become part of our growing team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. Home Instead provides a variety of non-medical services that allow seniors to remain in their homes and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, care, and compassion.

About Us

At Home Instead, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of the people in our community. We know that happy employees make happy clients and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Home Instead is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from us through the years.

Home Instead of Ocean County is actively recruiting CHHAs and CNAs to service our growing population of seniors within the entire Ocean County Region. The position requires travel to cases in Jackson, Lakewood, Toms River, Brick, Berkeley, Lakehurst, Point Pleasant, Mantoloking, Seaside Heights, Browns Mills, Forked River, Lanoka Harbor, Lacey, Waretown, Barnegat, Manahawkin, LBI, Little Egg Harbor, Stafford Township, Tuckerton and more! 

Benefits of becoming a Home Instead CarePRO include:

• YOU will work in one of the fastest growing healthcare industries and be part of a large and rewarding career path as a Home Instead CarePRO!
• YOU will be treated with dignity and respect. We are nothing without our CarePROS!  At Home Instead, we truly value each and every employee!
• YOU will receive constant support and guidance from our team of Administrators, Nurses and Mentors. Whether on the clock or after hours, we are available 24/7 to assist!
• YOU will receive access to Home Instead’s online learning platform to provide you with a variety of continuing educational opportunities. 
• YOU will have a healthy work/life balance with flexible scheduling! We offer Full time and Part time Hourly cases, Live-In cases, Evening and Overnight cases and Per Diem cases! 
• YOU can work close to home!  We realize our service territory is quite extensive!  We will keep our CarePROS within a comfortable traveling distance when offering cases.
• Earn a living wage while truly making a difference! Competitive wages starting at $20/hour and up to commensurate with experience and case type, location and shift time.
• PTO, Earned Sick Leave and 401k Retirement Plan available after first 90 days of employment.
• You can have early access to your pay!
• All required PPE is provided by Home Instead, including masks and gloves.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Provide companionship, conversation and emotional support to clients
• Ability to treat and care for aging adults and their property with dignity and respect
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assist clients with mobility and transfers
• Follow care plans and document client progress
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a clean and organized environment
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Administer medication and appointment reminders
• Alzheimer’s and dementia care
• Provide transportation to appointments/errands as needed

Employment Requirements:

• Active NJ CHHA license or CNA license is REQUIRED!*
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screen
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• 2-step PPD/tuberculosis test
• Physical exam completed within the past year
• Proof of MMR immunization

Job Type: We have a variety of cases available including part-time hourly, full-time hourly, evenings, overnights, weekend shifts, temporary and permanent Live-In and well as Per Diem or Fill-in/On-call cases.  

Hourly Rate: $20-$25/hr to commensurate with experience and case type/location/shift time.

Location: Offices in Lakewood and Waretown, NJ servicing the entire Ocean County region and parts of Northern Atlantic County.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Apply today to join our Home Instead team!