Home Health Aide CHHA - Somerset County
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How this pay compares
This posting states $18 an hour. Open home health aide jobs in New Jersey post a median of $19.49 an hour, the middle half $18–$20.50, across 119 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, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Home Health Aide (HHA)
in Somerset County
Design your career around your life! The beauty of being an HHA for Interim HealthCare® is the flexibility and work-life balance it offers. Whether you’re caring for your family, pursuing an education or looking to supplement your income, this caregiving role puts you in control.
We are a women-led home care organization dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care. Our team is supported by an experienced RN, giving our HHAs the guidance and support they need to feel confident in their work. We value our caregivers, offer flexible opportunities, and believe in creating a supportive environment where both our clients and HHAs feel respected and cared for. If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a difference, we would love to have you join our team.
Our Home Health Aides enjoy some excellent benefits
- $18/hour base pay, with additional bonus opportunities for select cases.
- 1:1 Aide-to-client ratios
- Set your own schedule and enjoy work-life balance
- Build your skills with online training and earn CEUs
- Pursue your education with tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
As a Home Health Aide, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at home
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionship
- Help with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercises
- Provide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concerns
- Ensure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathways
- Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbies
A few must-haves for Home Health Aides
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and active Home Health Aide (HHA) registration in New Jersey
- Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferred
- CPR certification
- TB, MMR and HepB Vaccination information
- Valid New Jersey driver’s license, auto insurance and transportation
- Compassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Aides (HHAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates HHAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
From Interim HealthCare of Mercer's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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