Certified Caregiver (CHHA) / Direct Service Provider (DSP)
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $14–$17 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in New Jersey post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17.81–$20.75, across 154 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Caregivers 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 caregiver
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 76-hour course (60 classroom and 16 clinical hours), demonstrate required skills, pass a written exam, and pass a background check; once certified the aide is listed in the online CHHA directory.
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
Multiple Open Shifts
- Morning and Evening (5-6 hours)
- Daily 8 -12 Hours
- Weekend and night shifts
- DSP Shifts Available
https://form.jotform.com/pagrawal/Full-Employment-Application
Phone # 973.888.0030
Job Description
We are looking for certified caregivers, ready to provide quality in-home care, but also to develop an enriching meaningful relationship with our clients. Our clients often require assistance with activities of daily living, but also require assistance staying connected with the outside world through social activities, appointments and errands; your role as a certified caregiver helps them to live life to their fullest. Our Care smart phone app keeps track of our client care plans, changes in ADL status and outcomes. This position allows for a full scope of interaction with the client in their home including assistance with their activities of daily living, maintaining their home environment, and keeping them engaged with the outside world.
Benefits
- Flexible hours, full time work available
- Competitive pay
- Advancement opportunity to team leadership positions
- Online Training programs include 12 hours of paid annual coursework
- On-going CEU’s available to maintain certification eligibility
- Referral bonuses provided for exceptional caregiver recruits
- Paid holidays and vacation time accrual
Requirements
- Must be able to provide verification of any certifications held
- Experience as a caregiver in a home care setting or skilled facility
- Must pass national and multi-jurisdictional background checks, Department of Motor Vehicle checks, as well as TB and drug screening tests
- Must be able to meet quality standards of care during shifts and follow standard procedures for engaging with the rest of the care team
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
From Homewatch CareGivers's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Homewatch CareGivers hires caregivers, nurses and front-office staff in 20 states.
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