Certified Home Health Aide

Put Your Certification to Work Where Personalized Care Matters

Looking for a healthcare position where you can develop meaningful connections with the individuals you support?

The Arc of Ocean County is hiring Full-Time Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to provide essential healthcare assistance and daily living support in our medical group homes located in Brick, New Jersey.

Our Residential Services programs support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who benefit from individualized healthcare assistance, consistent routines, and opportunities to strengthen their independence.

As a CHHA, you'll combine your healthcare training with hands-on residential support, working alongside nursing professionals and program leadership to help individuals remain healthy, comfortable, and actively involved in their everyday lives.

Employment Information

• Position: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
• Location: Brick, NJ
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Available Shifts: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 3:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Starting Hourly Rate: $22.25
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Department: Residential Services
• Employment Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

What You'll Do

Deliver Individualized Healthcare Assistance

• Work with nursing and residential personnel to address the ongoing medical and healthcare needs of individuals receiving services.
• Assist in coordinating access to necessary healthcare appointments, treatments, and services, including dental, psychological, and pharmaceutical care.
• Administer prescribed medications as required while adhering to established medication administration guidelines.
• Participate in the monitoring and provision of clinical care under the direction of the LPN Medical Manager, Agency RN, and/or Residence Manager.
• Carry out established treatment instructions involving medications, dietary restrictions, behavioral interventions, and adaptive equipment.
• Identify and communicate changes in an individual's health, condition, or overall well-being to the appropriate team members.

Assist With Personal Care and Household Routines

• Provide hands-on assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
• Support individuals with preparing meals, completing laundry, maintaining living spaces, shopping, and managing everyday responsibilities.
• Encourage participation in daily activities rather than completing tasks for individuals whenever they can safely participate themselves.
• Provide appropriate supervision and assistance based on each person's individual needs and abilities.
• Maintain a supportive atmosphere that promotes comfort, dignity, and personal choice.

Promote Skill Development and Community Participation

• Implement supports outlined in each individual's Individual Habilitation Plan.
• Help individuals practice skills related to personal care, household responsibilities, communication, and social interaction.
• Reinforce established goals and provide encouragement as individuals develop greater independence.
• Facilitate participation in recreational opportunities, social activities, and community experiences.
• Support individuals in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs.

Contribute to Residential Safety and Program Quality

• Help maintain medical group homes that are sanitary, organized, secure, accessible, and comfortable.
• Perform assigned household duties and notify management of maintenance or repair concerns.
• Follow applicable agency procedures, health and safety requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Respect and protect the rights, privacy, and personal freedoms of individuals receiving services.
• Assist in maintaining an environment that supports both individual well-being and safe residential operations.

Maintain Accurate Records and Team Communication

• Prepare required service documentation, medical records, daily reports, communication logs, and training records.
• Record individual progress and participation in accordance with established program expectations.
• Promptly report incidents and other significant concerns through appropriate agency procedures.
• Exchange relevant information with nursing staff, supervisors, families, guardians, healthcare providers, and other authorized individuals.
• Work cooperatively with Residential Services employees to support consistent, coordinated care.

A Healthcare Career With a Personal Connection

Unlike positions centered on brief visits or individual appointments, this opportunity allows you to provide ongoing assistance within a residential program.

You'll become familiar with the individuals receiving services, learn their routines and preferences, and contribute to their health and quality of life over time.

Your CHHA certification will be an important part of your work, but so will your ability to encourage independence, recognize individual accomplishments, and provide compassionate support.

Requirements

Qualifications and Employment Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Active Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification.
• Valid New Jersey driver's license.
• Ability to complete all required Division of Developmental Disabilities pre-service training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required First Aid and Adult CPR certifications.
• Ability to successfully complete and maintain CMT training when required.
• Successful completion of required state and federal criminal history checks, Central Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry (CARI) check, and agency drug screening requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Experience: Previous experience assisting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.

Physical Expectations

This position involves direct, hands-on assistance within a residential healthcare environment.

Employees must be able to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and other physical activities associated with individual care.

The position also requires the ability to lift and/or move in excess of 50 pounds when necessary.

Benefits

Benefits That Support Your Future

The Arc of Ocean County offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, financial security, and professional development.

Health and Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low Deductible Health Plans with $0 Copay Options
• Comprehensive Prescription Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Benefit Options

Financial Benefits and Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Agency Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Reliable Bi-Weekly Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Training and Professional Development

• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

Bring Your Healthcare Skills to The Arc of Ocean County

Great residential healthcare involves more than following a treatment plan. It means understanding the individual, recognizing their needs, respecting their choices, and helping them participate in everyday life.

At The Arc of Ocean County, your experience as a Certified Home Health Aide can contribute to both an individual's health and their ability to live with greater independence.

Apply today to join our Residential Services team in Brick, NJ, and make your CHHA certification the foundation of a rewarding full-time healthcare career.