Home Health Aide (CHHA) / CNA –Newark- Live-in & Hourly – Immediate Hire
- CNA certification
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$23 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 above 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
Seniornest Homecare is seeking compassionate, reliable caregivers – Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) – for live-in and hourly cases in Paterson, NJ and throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties. We are a nurse-owned agency, and you will be supported by a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of hands-on patient care experience.
Why Work With Seniornest Homecare?
- Nurse-owned, caregiver-focused agency with a supportive team available 24/7.
- Work directly with a Registered Nurse who understands your work and supports you in the field.
- Immediate openings – get hired and start working this week.
- Convenient local office: 140 E. Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ – phone: 201-379-4667
Pay, Schedules, and Locations
- Hourly pay: $20+ per hour , based on case and experience.
- Live-in pay: $200+ per day , fill-in and permanent cases available.
- Part-time and full time available, flexible schedules – you can make your own hours and pick cases that fit your life.
- Cases available in both Bergen County and Passaic County.
Quick & Easy Hiring Process
- Submit your resume and have a phone interview the same day (in most cases).
- Complete a simple online application .
- Attend onboarding and get oriented to our clients and policies.
- Get scheduled to work the same day you complete onboarding, when cases are available.
Caregiver Benefits
- Earn 401 (K) retirement plan
- Earn NJ sick time.
- Referral Bonus available for all employees
- Flexible scheduling and the ability to make your own hours
- Free uniform provided.
- Free PPE supplies to keep you and your clients safe.
- Overtime opportunities when available.
- Time -and half on all mayor holidays.
- Supportive and knowledgeable staff available 24/7 for questions, staffing, and emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and ambulation according to the care plan.
- Offer companionship, conversation, and emotional support to clients in their homes.
- Assist with light housekeeping related to client care (tidying, laundry, meal assistance) as directed by the care plan.
- Follow the client’s individualized care plan and communicate changes in condition to the office or supervising nurse.
- Maintain a safe, clean environment and use appropriate infection control and PPE procedures.
Requirements
- Current New Jersey CHHA or CNA license in good standing.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- At least 6 months of caregiving experience (facility or home care).
- Current PPD test (within the last 12 months) and MMR vaccination record.
- Ability to read and follow a care plan and complete ADLs safely and professionally.
About Seniornest Homecare
At Seniornest Homecare , help starts here – we put our clients, their families, and our caregivers at the center of everything we do, 24/7, 365 days a year. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
From Seniornest's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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