Home Health Aide
How this pay compares
This posting states $18–$23 an hour. 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, 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), 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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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%
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About the job
Home Health Aide, HHA
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate and caring Home Health Aides (HHAs) to join our team at Synergy HomeCare of Phillipsburg , a national agency that provides wholehearted, life-energizing care to individuals in their own homes. As an HHA with SYNERGY HomeCare, you will play a vital role in providing attention to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement, personal care, and light housekeeping.
Responsibilities
- Provide attention to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement
- Provide personal care to clients as needed
- Assist clients with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
- Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts
What We Offer
- Competitive pay between $18/hr to $23/hr
- Direct deposit
- Paid orientation and ongoing training
- Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
- Flexible schedules and matching HHAs with nearby clients
- Employee recognition programs
Benefits
- $250 Signing Bonus to CHHAs after 80 hours worked
- Pay range of $17 to $23/hour for certified caregivers
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our care providers
- Higher pay for more complicated care
- Immediate shifts available
- Flexible schedules
- Supportive team approach
- Paid Sick Time and PTO
- Periodic incentives and other BONUS opportunities
If you are passionate about serving others, have a big heart with a lot of love to share, and take charge with a warm smile, we encourage you to apply today!
From SYNERGY HomeCare (Phillipsburg, NJ)'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About SYNERGY HomeCare (Phillipsburg, NJ)
SYNERGY HomeCare (Phillipsburg, NJ) hires caregivers and nurses in Phillipsburg and Washington in New Jersey.
Hires in New JerseyPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at SYNERGY HomeCare (Phillipsburg, NJ)
- Field Nurse$35–$40/hr
- Home Health Aide, HHA$18/hr
- Certified Home Health Aide$18–$22/hr
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