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Certified Home Health Aide CHHA Staffing Aide

Full-Time | Guaranteed 40 Hours per Week

Service Area: Union, Essex, Bergen, and Middlesex Counties, NJTransportation Support: $20/week (up to $100/month)


Every day brings a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

At Elara Caring, we believe the best care happens at home. As a Staff Aide, you’ll serve as a vital member of our care team—supporting elderly and vulnerable clients who need immediate, reliable care when their regular aide is unavailable. You’ll be dispatched to those who need help the most, ensuring no client goes without the compassionate care they deserve.

This is a unique and rewarding role for someone who is flexible, dependable, and passionate about helping others—where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt every single day.


Why Join Elara Caring?

  • Guaranteed 40 hours per week

  • Consistent full-time schedule with reliable income

  • Transportation stipend – $20/week, up to $100/month

  • Opportunity to work in diverse care settings and communities

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization serving over 60,000 patients nationwide

  • Supportive team environment focused on your growth and success

  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in people’s lives


As a Personal Care Aide – Staff Aide, You Will:

  • Provide hands-on personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene

  • Assist clients with mobility, transfers, and daily living activities

  • Support meal preparation and housekeeping

  • Provide companionship and emotional support

  • Be dispatched to various client homes to ensure continuity of care

  • Observe and report changes in client condition to the care team

  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow care plans

  • Represent Elara Caring with professionalism and compassion in every interaction


Schedule Requirements:

  • Full-Time, Guaranteed 40 hours per week

  • 6 days per week required

  • Minimum of one weekend day required

  • Flexible to support clients across assigned counties as needed


What is Required:

  • Certified Home Health Aide Certificate in the State of New Jersey

  • Experience providing personal care to elderly or disabled individuals preferred

  • Compassionate, dependable, and adaptable personality

  • Ability to work in different home environments throughout your service area

  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lift, move, and assist clients as needed


Make a Difference Every Day


This role is ideal for caregivers who want consistent hours, meaningful work, and the opportunity to help clients when they need it most. If you’re ready for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.


Equal Employment Opportunity: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.


Pay & Benefit Information: Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits.


EVerify: Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.


Click below for a glimpse into the day in the life of an Elara Caregiver!


Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET CAMPUS

Department Name: Lab TRMC

Req #: 0000227762

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $23.28 - $23.28 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview: The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the healthcare team, primarily responsible for the skilled and safe collection of blood samples from patients of all ages for diagnostic testing, transfusions, research, and blood donations,

This role demands exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate patient identification and proper specimen labeling, which are paramount to patient safety and reliable test results,

The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating compassion and professionalism to help anxious or nervous patients feel comfortable and at ease during procedures,

Qualifications: Required:

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED), Successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program,

Experience Required:

Completion of all mandatory orientation programs and clinical training hours (often 20-40 hours of supervised practical experience) as part of the education program,

Preferred:

Prior experience in a fast-paced medical setting, such as a hospital or diagnostic laboratory, is highly desirable,

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) from the National Health career Association (NHA), or

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or

Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) from American Medical Technologists (AMT),

Essential Functions:

Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures (finger sticks/heel sticks for infants) on diverse patient populations, determining the most appropriate method based on patient age, health, and test requirements,

Adhere to strict infection control and safety guidelines, including proper hand hygiene, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and the safe disposal of all used sharps and biohazardous materials,

Greet and identify patients using a minimum of two identifiers (e,g, name and date of birth) to ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct individual,

Clearly explain blood collection procedures to patients to help them understand the process and alleviate any fears or concerns they may have,

Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and patience when interacting with patients, visitors, and other medical professionals,

Accurately label all collected blood and non-blood specimens (such as urine or oral fluid samples) immediately following collection and verify all patient information matches the test orders,

Enter patient demographics, test orders, and collection information into laboratory information systems (LIS) or electronic health records (EHR) with meticulous detail,

Maintain an organized and sanitary work station, manage inventory, and assist with ordering supplies as needed,

Comply with all legal regulations and privacy rights, such as HIPAA, related to the handling of patient information and medical records,

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

  • Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Retirement Plans

  • Short & Long Term Disability

  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Wellness Programs

  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer


RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount

  • Paid sick time

Full job description

Company Overview

XBody Health & Wellness is a growing, wellness-centered medical practice in Wayne, NJ, seeking a skilled and dependable Phlebotomist to join our team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care in a calm, professional, and supportive environment.

If you are confident in your venipuncture skills, take pride in patient care, and enjoy working in a positive team setting — we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

  • Perform venipuncture and specimen collection accurately and efficiently

  • Ensure proper labeling, handling, and preparation of specimens

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant phlebotomy area

  • Accurately document patient information in our EMR system

  • Provide a comfortable, reassuring experience for patients

  • Adhere to all HIPAA, safety, and infection control protocols

What We’re Looking For

  • Current Phlebotomy Certification

  • 1–2+ years of hands-on phlebotomy experience preferred

  • Strong venipuncture skills and confidence working independently

  • Excellent communication and bedside manner

  • Professional, punctual, and highly reliable

  • Ability to commute to Wayne, NJ 07470

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, works efficiently, and represents our practice with professionalism.

Why Join XBody Health & Wellness?

  • Supportive, team-oriented environment

  • Opportunity for growth within a multidisciplinary wellness practice

  • Employee discounts on services

  • Work in a modern, patient-centered setting

If you are an experienced phlebotomist looking for a stable, professional environment with room to grow, apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Paid sick time

Work Location: In person


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