Home Care Jobs in Central New Jersey: CHHA, Nursing and Leadership Roles

Travel to a client's home and provide the care that lets an older adult stay safely at home, following a written care plan. Your coordinator matches you to clients near where you live.

Pay

$18 to $22 per hour

Location

Client homes across Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer and Morris Counties, NJ

Position type

Full-time, part-time or per diem. This is an hourly, per diem role with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.

Reports to

Director of Nursing / RN Supervisor

Supervises

No one

What you will do

• Go to the client's home and carry out the tasks in the written service plan.
• Help with activities of daily living: bathing, grooming, toileting and incontinence care, transfers and walking, and feeding.
• Do light housekeeping such as dusting, laundry, vacuuming and cleaning the bathroom, kitchen and living area when the care plan includes it.
• Help plan, shop for and prepare meals, assist with feeding and offer fluids as the care plan directs, then clean up the kitchen.
• Notice changes in the client's condition or living situation and report them to the right staff member.
• Provide companionship with a caring attitude, courtesy and patience.
• Record care accurately in activity logs and time logs, and submit them on time.

Also expected

• Follow agency policies and procedures, and keep client and agency information confidential.
• Be punctual and dependable, and present yourself professionally.
• Report your hours using the telephony system.
• Attend agency meetings and training.
• Some assignments may include errands or incidental transportation for a client, in your vehicle or the client's.

What you need

• A current, valid Certified Homemaker Home Health Aide certification from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Successful completion of the mandated skills evaluation.
• Home care, caregiving, healthcare or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, follow written and verbal directions, and keep required records.
• Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds.
• A valid driver's license and valid auto insurance.
• Maturity and dependability.

Working conditions

• You will work in a variety of home environments and travel often within the service area.
• The work involves lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling, standing, walking up and down stairs, and using household appliances.
• Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue (OSHA Category I) and to household chemicals, dust and disinfectants.

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Our growing home care agency is looking for an empathetic, compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team in Morris and Middlesex Counties. You will help ensure quality client care through clinical assessments, care planning and, when needed, staff supervision.

Location

Morris and Middlesex Counties, NJ

Role

Clinical assessments, care planning and supervision of home health aides

What you will do

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for new non-medical clients.
• Develop individualized care plans based on each client's needs.
• Supervise and support Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs).
• Monitor client progress and update care plans as needed.
• Perform skill checks and phone supervision for field staff.
• Ensure compliance with state and agency standards.

What you need

• A current New Jersey RN license (required).
• Two or more years of home care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

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The Director of Nursing oversees all clinical and quality functions of the agency: regulatory compliance, nursing policies, supervision of nursing and aide staff, care plan coordination and continuous improvement in home-based services. You will also partner with recruitment to keep staffing strong, lead the Professional Advisory and Quality Assurance committees, and may serve as the main clinical contact for clients, families and community providers.

Location

New Jersey

Position type

Full-time

Reports to

President

Supervises

Nursing staff and care coordinators

What you will do

• Clinical leadership: help set direction for and oversee all nursing services, so care is safe, effective and centered on the client.
• Staff management: help recruit, train, supervise and evaluate nursing staff, and support their professional growth.
• Policy development: help develop, implement and update nursing policies and procedures that meet federal, state and local rules.
• Quality assurance: monitor nursing practice against agency standards and lead quality improvement work.
• Regulatory compliance: ensure compliance with applicable healthcare laws, regulations and accreditation standards.
• Budget management: develop and manage the nursing department budget, including staffing, supplies and equipment.
• Collaboration: work with other departments to coordinate client care and services.
• Client advocacy: act as the link between clients, families and healthcare providers to address concerns and improve satisfaction.

What you need

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• A current Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey.
• At least 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Case Manager certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, and proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Working conditions

• Office and clinical settings.
• Full time, or as needed, with flexibility to respond to emergencies or staffing needs outside regular hours.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods.

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