Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- PRN / per diem
Open in 32 locations
Right at Home Central New Jersey posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
New Jersey
33 open- $18–$20/hr
New Brunswick, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Per Diem · Posted 1d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Per Diem · Posted 2d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Helmetta, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 2d ago
- $18–$20/hr
North Brunswick Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Sayreville, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Fair Haven, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 4d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Eatontown, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 4d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Colts Neck, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 5d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Red Bank, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 5d ago
- $18–$20/hr
East Brunswick, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 6d ago
- $18–$20/hr
Perth Amboy, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 6d ago
- $18–$20/hr
West Long Branch, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
South River, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Matawan, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Carteret, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Trenton, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Hamilton Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Aberdeen Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Englishtown, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Pennington, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Plainsboro Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Milltown, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Ewing Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 2w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Princeton, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 2w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Manalapan Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Middletown Township, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Keansburg, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Keyport, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Atlantic Highlands, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 3w ago
- $17–$22/hr
Full & Part Time · Posted 4w ago
- $18–$20/hr
Shrewsbury, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1mo ago
- $18–$20/hr
Union Beach, NJ (opens in new tab)
Per Diem · Posted 1mo ago
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 $17–$20, across 295 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, opens in a new tab), 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
Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a Skilled Certified Home Health Aide or Companion Caregiver to make a difference by providing compassionate and meaningful care in the areas of Middlesex, Mercer and Northern Monmouth Counties. Help seniors stay at home and age in place by providing support with their daily activities.
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Certified Home Health Aides must be detail-oriented and be able to carefully follow protocols and rules regarding the patient’s care. Aides must adhere to instructions from doctors and nurses, such as knowing how to care for a minor medical issue or letting them know about changes in the patient’s health. They should be trustworthy and dependable so the patient and their family feel comfortable relying on them.
Certified Home Health Aides should have the following skills and qualifications:
- High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
- NJ Licensed as Certified Home Health Aide a must
- 2-step PPD
- Physical within the last 12 months
- MMR
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
- Reliable transportation
Responsibilities of the Certified Home Health Aide-
Certified Home Health Aides help patients in a variety of ways. Certified Home Health Aides must record and report this data as medically necessary. Certified Home Health Aides can also help patients with their daily functions, such as dressing or taking a bath. They can assist with planning for doctor's appointments, other meetings and may organize transportation for them. As a Certified Home Health Aide you will be able to do facility work, hourly as well as live in.
Other duties of a Certified Home Health Aide may include-
- Light housekeeping- dusting, mopping, laundry, etc.
- Prepping and cooking meals
- Grocery shopping
- Reporting to nurses about patients health status
- Teaching patients self-care skills
Compensation and Benefits for the Certified Home Health Aide-
- Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem Salary: $18-20 per hour (depending on experience and case)
- Full-time, part-time, per-diem shifts
- Weekend and overnight shifts available
- Flexible scheduling- Choose your hours!
- Bonuses for employee referrals
- MEC Insurance
- 401 K
- Working Advantage Discounts
- Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
- Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Weekly pay
- Paid orientation
- Daily opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others
- Employee of the month recognition and incentives
Why be a Certified Home Health Aide with Right at Home?
We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.
Kindness can transform someone’s dark moment with a blaze of light.You ’ll never know how much your caring matters. Make a difference for another today.
Here is what our employees say about us
" From the moment i walked through the doors, I was greeted with warmth and professionalism, setting the tone for what would be an informative experience. In just a short span of time, i gained valuable insights into the essentials of caregiving. The orientation was well structured, covering crucial topics such as patient safety, effective communication. HR and Staffing Coordinator were creating an environment where questions were welcomed and learning was encouraged. I would highly recommend Right at Home to anyone seeking a career or wishing to enhance their skills in providing compassionate care"- Chi Chi
"It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.” - Linda
“I know I’m never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me. This means the world to me!” - Dave
"I absolutely love my job. Taking care of someone who can't help themselves makes me feel amazing"- Nikki
"Being a companion is amazing but becoming a CHHA is going to be even better- being able to provide hands on care for someone's loved one and seeing the smiles on their faces brings me so much joy and happiness- the best feeling in the world"- Brielle
Make a difference in your community! Apply to Right at Home of Central New Jersey today!
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If you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.
Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices. For comments, questions or to learn more about Right at Home, please visit www.rightathome.net.
From Right at Home Central New Jersey's job posting for New Brunswick, NJ, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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