Become a Home Health Aide with Visiting Angels Scotch Plains

Have you been looking for that perfect career that fits you like a glove? Maybe you have a strong passion for helping others and always find yourself assisting your friends, neighbors, grandparents, or parents. If you or someone you know is interested in a career that makes a difference, consider becoming a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with Visiting Angels Scotch Plains Training Academy. 

Home health aides help manage activities of daily living for their clients, whether at home or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility. The need for home health aides has increased exponentially in recent years, so it’s a great time to learn about our training program! 

Learn More About Our CHHA Training Program 

In New Jersey, anyone who wishes to work for a home care agency must first become certified as a home health aide by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Fortunately, Visiting Angels Scotch Plains makes the process of obtaining your CHHA certification simple. 

In just 8 weeks, you’ll gain the skills that are essential for a career as a professional caregiver, including how to properly bathe individuals, transferring and using mechanical lifts, caring for senior skin, techniques for specialized care, and much more. Training is conducted by highly-experienced registered nurses with a history of using their expertise in the field to guide CHHA trainees. This guarantees that you’ll feel confident in your skillset by the end of the course. 

We understand that you have a busy lifestyle and can’t always attend in-person courses. That’s why our program is a hybrid model, where half of your time will be spent learning online. Class sizes are kept small so that you have the opportunity to ask questions and experience true support from your instructor. 

If you’re concerned about finding a job following the training course, there’s no need to worry. Visiting Angels Scotch Plains offers opportunities that allow you to put your knowledge into practice while earning a living through a rewarding career. 

What Do Home Health Aides Do?

The duties of a CHHA vary depending on their care recipient’s needs. Their main objective, however, is to help the individual live independently for as long as possible. 

This can include assisting with tasks like: 

• Personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting. 
• Housekeeping and maintaining a clutter-free environment to help prevent falls. 
• Companionship and engaging their clients in upbeat conversation. 
• Monitoring clients with memory-related conditions. 
• Grocery shopping and errand running.
• Transportation to appointments and on outings. 

It’s important to note that working in this field is not for everyone. Becoming a home health aide requires patience, compassion, kindness, and a friendly personality. But for those who pursue their CHHA certification, the payoff of a fulfilling career helping seniors is worth it. 

Take the First Step Towards a New Career

For additional information about the benefits of becoming a Certified Home Health Aide, visit Visiting Angels of Scotch Plains Training Academy. 

Once you’re ready to get started, reach out to Visiting Angels Scotch Plains. We’re happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call at 908-322-0056 today!