HOW TO BECOME A HOME HEALTH AIDE IN NEW JERSEY?

Written By Adrian Kehlmann

Becoming a home health aide in New Jersey can be a quick process, especially if you allow us to take the stress of planning off your hands. Below is a breakdown of the minimum, education, and training requirements for a CHHA certification in New Jersey. 

1. Meet the Basic Requirements

  • Complete a basic education like a high-school diploma or GED

  • Be At least 18 years old

  • Be a US citizen or qualified legal alien

  • Have a government-issued photo ID

  • Pass the criminal history background check with a clean criminal background

2. Complete a State-Approved CHHA Training Program

  • Completed 76 hours of training (60 hours of classroom instruction + 16 hours hands-on clinical practice)

3. Pass the Competency Evaluation

  • Demonstrate essential skills learned in the CHHA training program through efficient completion of tasks

4. Have a Verified Employment Offer

  • A verified offer of employment from an accredited home care agency 

5. Apply for Certification

  • Submit your application online to the New Jersey Board of Nursing

6. Employment

  • Must work under supervision of a registered nurse (RN) 

  • Must be employed by a licensed home health care services agency

7. Maintain CHHA certification

  • Certification must be renewed every 2 years

  • Visit our Reinstatement Course to learn more about the renewal process and how S&S Career Academy can help you renew your license

Enroll in our Home Health Aide Certification today to ensure you complete all the requirements for the CHHA certification and have access to immediate job opportunities at leading healthcare agencies. 

Visit What is included in the CHHA training program? to learn more about the CHHA training program or call us at 908-992-3336 for more information. 

Start your career today.

Adrian Kehlmann
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