Guaranteed 30 Hours Certified Home Health Aide
How this pay compares
This posting states $20 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in New Jersey post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $18–$20, across 411 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What New Jersey requires of a home health aide
Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA), from the New Jersey Board of Nursing (Division of Consumer Affairs).
- Training: at least 76 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Complete a Board-approved CHHA training program of at least 76 hours (60 classroom, 16 clinical) that ends in a competency evaluation exam, or hold Department of Health nurse aide certification plus the home care course, or nursing-program clinical coursework; then apply to the Board with a criminal history background check form and proof of employment by a home care services agency (N.J.A.C. 13:37-14.9).
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Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Caregiver and home health aide jobs
About the job
A Place At Home is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate in-home care that allows our clients to age with dignity and comfort.
Looking for steady work? Get 30 hours guaranteed each week , with the chance to pick up extra hours. We also offer opportunities to help in the office and grow into new roles.
We are seeking a reliable Caregiver throughout Somerset County, and surrounding towns.
Responsibilities
- Cover shifts when regularly scheduled caregivers call out or are unavailable.
- Provide temporary care for new clients until a permanent caregiver is assigned.
- Fill open or short-term shifts based on agency needs.
- Provide compassionate care in accordance with client care plans and agency policies.
- Assist with office or administrative tasks when needed and qualified.
- Remain available for designated standby coverage.
Qualifications
- Have a reliable vehicle. A Must.
- Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
- Flexible and willing to assist with changing staffing needs.
- Professional and compassionate.
- Able to communicate availability and schedule changes promptly.
- Willing to travel to different client locations.
Why Join A Place At Home?
- Meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of seniors and their families
- Weekend Standby Payment
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 30 hours/week guaranteed
- Competitive hourly pay
- Holiday Time and Half
- Paid Time Off
- Reward and incentive programs with opportunities to earn additional income
- Supportive, team-oriented environment where caregivers are valued and appreciated
- Referral Bonuses
- Performance Recognition and bonuses
- 401K
Apply Today!
Are you a compassionate and dependable caregiver looking for flexible opportunities in and around Somerset County ? We’d love to hear from you!
Join our team and make a meaningful difference by providing comfort, safety, and peace of mind to those who need it most.
From A Place At Home Somerville's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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A Place At Home Somerville hires caregivers, front-office staff and nurses in Branchburg, Manville and other towns in New Jersey.
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