Caregiver - CHHA - Immediate Openings

Home Health Aide (CHHA) Preferred Care at Home of Bergen County West has immediate Part-Time and Full-Time needs for Caregivers in the following areas of Bergen County, NJ (2–12 hr shifts and live-in):

I am getting calls for short split shifts. Would you have an interest?

Both cases are open, and we need to fill them.

There might be flexibility in start times.

Let us know if you have an interest in either one or both..

Why Join Us Preferred Care at Home has been helping clients live with dignity and independence for over 41 years. We’re proud to offer:

• Consistent hours
• Competitive pay with weekly direct deposit
• Local assignments (most cases are in Bergen County)
• A supportive team with a respectful team environment
• A focus on matching caregivers with the right clients
• Ongoing training

Position Overview: Immediate openings for compassionate, dedicated Home Health Aides (HHAs), ideally with a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification. As a caregiver, you will provide essential non-medical care for individuals in their homes. You will support clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care Assistance: Help clients with eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, and mobility
• Medication Reminders: Ensure clients follow their prescribed medication schedules
• Basic Health Monitoring: Report physical or emotional changes to the supervising nurse
• Daily Activities: Accompany clients on walks and provide companionship
• Meal Preparation: Prepare simple, nutritious meals for clients
• Light Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and safe living environment, including laundry, tidying, and washing dishes.
• Safety and Communication: Monitor the client's safety, address concerns proactively, and communicate any issues promptly to the care team or family
• Basic Wound Care Support: Reinforce simple dressings as needed
• Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors, and family members
• Stay up-to-date on CHHA training, policies, and procedures
• Must be on time and stay until the end of the shift

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Reliable, caring, and attentive to detail
• Completion of a state-approved CHHA certification training course with a valid certificate
• Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment
• Valid identification
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent personal hygiene

Equal Opportunity Statement: Preferred Care at Home is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

These positions fill quickly, so don’t wait! Apply today and become part of our team of dedicated caregivers who are treated professionally.