Certified Home Health Aide - Short Weekend Shift
- Weekends
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$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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- 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%
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About the job
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
At Assisting Hands Home Care, we are more than just a care agency - we are a family dedicated to providing compassionate support to our clients and enriching the lives of those we serve. Our culture is built on trust, respect, and teamwork, where every member is valued and empowered to make a difference. We foster an environment of growth and learning, offering ongoing training and development opportunities to help you excel in your role. When you join our team, you are not just taking a job; you are becoming a part of a community that cares deeply about making a positive impact. Come work with us and experience the joy of helping others while growing both personally and professionally.
Your Duties
- Offer personal care, assist with daily living activities, and provide companionship to clients in their homes.
- Encourage and empower clients to maintain their independence to the fullest extent possible.
- Adhere to care plans crafted by our Registered Nurses and contribute to a safe and comfortable living environment.
- Provide support for mobility, transfers, and positioning.
- Assist clients with medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments or errands.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of the care delivered.
- Adhere to infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
What You Bring
- Valid NJ CHHA License (Certified Home Health Aide) - required.
- Compassionate, reliable, and committed to delivering top-notch care.
- Strong communication skills and an ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Access to reliable transportation for visiting client homes.
Additional Requirements
- Driver's License, State ID or Passport.
- Recent physical examination within the past 12 months
- TB immunization (PPD or QuantiFERON).
- Proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccination.
- Valid Social Security Number (SSN).
Assisting Hands Home Care is fully dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and we are an equal opportunity employer.
From Assisting Hands Home Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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