Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA)
Caring Senior Service~$14–$20/hrtypicalLivingston, NJFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. 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. 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
We're Hiring Certified Home Health Aides!
Caring Senior Service of Essex County is looking for compassionate, dependable Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to join our growing team.
We have opportunities in West Orange, Livingston, Montclair, Caldwell, West Caldwell, and North Caldwell , with an immediate priority for caregivers available during the day and on weekends.
Available Opportunities
- Daytime shifts, including morning and afternoon hours
- Weekday and weekend schedules
- Ongoing, long-term client assignments
- Opportunities for additional hours based on client needs and availability
What We're Looking For
- Active New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification
- Compassionate, reliable, and professional caregivers
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality care
- Daytime and/or weekend availability preferred
- Valid driver's license and comfort driving a client's vehicle when needed, subject to driving eligibility requirements
- Ability to assist clients with personal care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and daily activities
Why Join Caring Senior Service?
We are a locally owned home care agency that values our caregivers and the important work they do every day. Our team provides ongoing communication, guidance, and support so caregivers can focus on delivering quality care.
From Caring Senior Service's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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