Certified Home Health Aide - Full-time
- Full-time
- BLS
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $16.64–$23.30 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in New Jersey post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17–$20, across 295 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Home health aides employed in New Jersey earn a median of $17.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
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Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of a home health aide training program meeting national standards required.
- Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey required.
- BLS required within 30 days from date of hire or transfer.
- Valid NJ driver's license, valid registration and insurance required.
- Safe driving record also required.
- Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly.
POSITION SUMMARY
The PACE LIFE Program Home Health Aide provides and assists participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care necessary to the preservation of the home environment. This position also reports the health status and provides a safe environment for the participants. The Home Health Aide ensures that patient care is in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the primary nurse, and complies with other established standards.
This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a home health aide training program meeting national standards required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey required. BLS required within 30 days from date of hire or transfer. Valid NJ driver's license, valid registration and insurance required. Safe driving record also required.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This positon must be able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE participants' care. The work setting is in an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures.
This position also requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Incumbents must be able to communicate with all staff, vendors, and clients. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; the ability to use department equipment. This position also requires lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. Using appropriate body mechanics and equipment, with reasonable accommodation if needed.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits , including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
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Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Pay Transparency
In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law" in impacted states, which mandate employers to list salary ranges in job advertisements and promotions.
AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
From AtlantiCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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