Certified Home Health Aide Jobs in Princeton, New Jersey
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we are hiring Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) right now for private-pay home care cases in Princeton, New Jersey and across central Mercer County — including Princeton Junction, Plainsboro, West Windsor, Hopewell, Lawrenceville, Pennington, and Cranbury. If you hold an active New Jersey CHHA certificate, speak English, and want longer-running cases with the same family rather than agency churn, this page is written for you. We are a private-pay and private-insurance agency only. We do not bill Medicaid or Medicare. That means our pay is higher, our placements last months or years (not weeks), and you spend your shift caring — not chasing paperwork. Call our recruiter at (908) 912-6342 and ask for the Princeton openings. — Sofia Elmer, RN.
5 Ways to Work With Us in Princeton
We staff Princeton households five different ways. Tell our recruiter which one fits your life and we will match you to the right case — not the other way around.
1. Hourly CHHA Shifts — $20 to $24 per hour
Who it is for: CHHAs who want flexibility week to week and prefer to keep their schedule open. Many of our hourly Princeton CHHAs work two or three short shifts per day with the same client family — a morning bath-and-breakfast block, an afternoon check-in, and an early-evening dinner block — instead of one long shift.
Typical hours: 3 to 12 hours per day. We almost never assign less than 3 hours per visit; our private-pay families understand that good CHHAs do not drive forty minutes for a one-hour visit.
Pay range: $20 to $24 per hour as a W-2 employee. We do not pay 1099. Russian, Polish, or Spanish-speaking CHHAs assigned to a language-matched Princeton household add an extra $1 to $2 per hour.
Schedule example: Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM with a Princeton family on Nassau Street. Roughly 24 hours per week.
How to start: Call (908) 912-6342, ask for hourly shifts in Princeton, and we book a 10-minute screen the same day.
2. Daytime CHHA — $20 to $25 per hour, 8-hour days
Who it is for: CHHAs who want a predictable Monday-to-Friday day rhythm, school-day compatible, with weekends free. Many of our daytime Princeton CHHAs are parents themselves and want their evenings home with their families.
Typical hours: Either Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 4 PM if you prefer the weekend track. Eight clean hours per day, with the same client.
Pay range: $20 to $25 per hour as a W-2 employee, with a small mileage stipend when a case requires you to drive a client to a Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center follow-up or to Princeton Senior Resource Center programming.
Schedule example: Mon-Fri 9-5 with a 78-year-old retired Princeton University professor recovering from a hip replacement — ambulation, meal prep, medication reminders, light housekeeping.
How to start: Call (908) 912-6342, tell us your day-shift availability, and we will introduce you to two Princeton families this week.
3. Full-Time CHHA — $20 to $25/hr + benefits + paid time off
Who it is for: CHHAs who want a real career — not gig work. Full-time at 24 Hour Home Care NJ comes with employer-paid benefits, accrued paid time off, and a long-running placement with the same Princeton family so you actually get to know the person you care for.
Typical hours: 36 to 40 hours per week, W-2 only. Usually four 9-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts, mutually agreed with the client and you.
Pay range: $20 to $25 per hour W-2, plus benefits (qualifying employees), plus accrued PTO, plus a 90-day raise review. Russian-speaking or Polish-speaking CHHAs in Princeton are eligible for a sign-on differential because demand is high right now.
Schedule example: 36-hour week with a Princeton couple in their early 80s — three 12-hour days, Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday, with overnight relief from another caregiver.
How to start: Call (908) 912-6342 and say “full-time Princeton” — our recruiter blocks out 30 minutes for full-time hires so we can really talk through the case.
4. Per-Diem CHHA — $22 to $28 per hour, on-call premium
Who it is for: CHHAs who already have a primary job (a hospital W-2, another agency, a private client) and want to pick up extra Princeton-area shifts when our families need urgent coverage — a caregiver out sick, a hospital discharge, a family member traveling.
Typical hours: As little as one short shift per week or as many as you can take. You set your availability in our scheduler and we offer shifts that match.
Pay range: $22 to $28 per hour W-2 — a real premium over our standard hourly rate, because we are paying for your willingness to say yes on short notice.
Schedule example: A Princeton family’s regular Tuesday CHHA calls out at 6 AM with the flu. You get a text at 6:15 AM asking if you can cover 8 AM to 4 PM today. You reply yes, we send the address, you work the shift at $26 per hour, and you go home.
How to start: Call (908) 912-6342, say “per-diem Princeton,” and we set up your availability profile during the same call.
5. Part-Time CHHA — $20 to $24 per hour, 10 to 25 hours per week
Who it is for: CHHAs who are returning to work after a break, parents working around a school schedule, students working alongside a Mercer County Community College CHHA bridge program, or anyone who simply does not want a full forty-hour week. Part-time at 24 Hour Home Care NJ is real part-time — genuinely flexible, not “part-time on paper, full-time in practice.
Typical hours: 10 to 25 hours per week, scheduled in blocks that fit your life.
Pay range: $20 to $24 per hour W-2. Same 90-day raise review as our full-time CHHAs.
Schedule example: Tues/Wed/Thurs 10 AM to 3 PM with a Lawrenceville client recovering from chemotherapy — meal preparation, light cleaning, companionship, transportation to follow-up appointments.
How to start: Call (908) 912-6342, tell us the hours you want, and we will tell you which Princeton-area families fit.
What We Pay — Princeton CHHA Wage Table
All wages below are W-2 employee wages, not 1099 contractor rates. Bilingual CHHAs in Princeton — particularly Russian, Polish, and Spanish speakers — qualify for a $1 to $2 per hour language differential when matched to a language-aligned household.
| Shift Type | Pay Range | Schedule | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $20 to $24 / hr | 3 to 12 hours / day, flexible | Variable weeks |
| Daytime | $20 to $25 / hr | 8 hr days, M-F or weekends | School-day parents |
| Full-Time | $20 to $25 / hr + benefits + PTO | 36-40 hrs / wk W-2 | Career CHHAs |
| Per-Diem | $22 to $28 / hr | On call, as needed | Second-job pickup |
| Part-Time | $20 to $24 / hr | 10 to 25 hrs / wk | Re-entry & students |
We review every CHHA at 90 days and the standard raise is $1 per hour. Bonuses for Russian, Polish, and Spanish-speaking CHHAs assigned to language-matched Princeton households kick in immediately, not at 90 days. Questions about pay? Call (908) 912-6342.
Languages We Hire
We are actively hiring CHHA caregivers who speak: English, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish, Romanian, and Georgian. In Princeton specifically, Russian and Polish are in highest demand right now — several of our private-pay Princeton households prefer a CHHA who can switch into the client’s first language during the harder moments of dementia or end-of-life care. If you speak one of these languages, mention it on your first call.
- Polski — Praca opiekunki w Princeton, NJ
- Русский — Работа по уходу в Принстоне, NJ
- Українська — Робота доглядача в Принстоні, NJ
- Español — Cuidador certificado en Princeton, NJ
- ქართული — მომვლელის სამუშაო პრინსტონში
- Română — Îngrijitor certificat în Princeton, NJ
If your language is not on that list and you have an active NJ CHHA certificate, call us anyway — (908) 912-6342. Princeton has more linguistic diversity than people assume, and we are always adding new language matches.
Where You Will Work in Princeton
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, our Princeton caseload is currently concentrated in four pockets: (1) central Princeton borough — the Nassau Street / Witherspoon corridor, Mercer Street, and the streets around Princeton University; (2) Princeton Junction and West Windsor, where many of our private-pay clients have lived for thirty years; (3) Plainsboro, particularly near Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, where we frequently pick up cases at hospital discharge; and (4) the Hopewell / Pennington / Lawrenceville / Cranbury belt — older homes, longer driveways, and clients who want to age in place. We staff senior-living communities here too: Acorn Glen, Brandywine Senior Living of Princeton, Brookdale Princeton, and Greenbriar Princeton Forrestal in Plainsboro. If you live within roughly twenty minutes of Princeton, you are inside our active hiring radius.
How to Apply
- Call us at (908) 912-6342. Our recruiter Felix answers most calls during business hours and can take your details in under ten minutes. If he is on another call, leave a voicemail with your name, your town, and your CHHA cert status — we return calls the same business day, every day.
- 10-minute phone screen. Felix asks about your NJ CHHA certificate (name on it, issue date, current standing), your New Jersey work authorization, the languages you speak, your reliable transportation, and your real availability — not what you wish you were available for, what you actually are. Honest answers get you placed faster.
- Paid 4-hour shadow shift with a Princeton family. Before you commit to a long case and before the family commits to you, we pair you with one of our Princeton clients for a paid four-hour shadow. You meet the person, you meet the home, and either side can say “this is not a fit” with no hard feelings. If the fit is right, you start the regular schedule the following week.
FAQ — Princeton CHHA Jobs
What does a CHHA do in Princeton?
A Certified Home Health Aide in Princeton helps a senior with bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship in their own home. You do not administer medication and you do not perform skilled nursing tasks. Sofia Elmer, RN, supervises clinically.
Do I need a New Jersey CHHA certificate to work for you?
Yes. An active New Jersey CHHA certificate is required before your first shift. If your certificate is from another state, we can talk you through New Jersey Board of Nursing reciprocity — call (908) 912-6342 and ask Felix to walk you through it. We do not place uncertified caregivers.
How much does a Princeton CHHA make per hour?
Princeton CHHA pay at 24 Hour Home Care NJ ranges from $20 to $28 per hour W-2, depending on shift type. Hourly and part-time run $20 to $24, daytime and full-time run $20 to $25, and per-diem on-call shifts pay $22 to $28. Russian and Polish speakers add a $1 to $2 per hour differential.
What languages do you hire?
English is required. We actively hire CHHAs who also speak Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, Spanish, Romanian, or Georgian. In Princeton specifically, Russian and Polish are in highest demand right now because several of our long-running private-pay households prefer a language-matched caregiver during dementia care.
Do you offer full-time or just per-diem?
We offer all five tracks: hourly, daytime, full-time (with benefits and paid time off), per-diem on-call, and part-time. Full-time CHHAs at 24 Hour Home Care NJ are W-2 employees with employer-paid benefits and accrued PTO — not 1099 contractors. Tell our recruiter which track you want when you call.
Do I need a car to work in Princeton?
Yes — reliable transportation is required for Princeton, Princeton Junction, Plainsboro, West Windsor, Hopewell, Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Cranbury cases. Public transit in this part of Mercer County does not reliably get a CHHA to a 7 AM shift. Mileage stipends apply when a client requires medical-appointment transport.
Are these W-2 jobs or 1099?
Every CHHA at 24 Hour Home Care NJ is a W-2 employee — never a 1099 contractor. That means we withhold taxes, pay employer FICA, carry workers compensation, and offer benefits to qualifying employees. We do not misclassify caregivers as independent contractors. If another agency offered you a 1099 CHHA role, call us.
How fast can I start?
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we can place a qualified CHHA in a Princeton case within five business days of your first call — assuming your NJ CHHA certificate is active, your work authorization checks out, and your transportation is in order. Call (908) 912-6342 today and you could be working a shadow shift by next week.
A Personal Note from Sofia Elmer, RN
Princeton is a careful place. Our families want a CHHA who shows up on time, speaks honestly, and treats their mother or father the way they would treat their own. If that is you, I want to meet you. Call our recruitment line at (908) 912-6342, tell whoever picks up that Sofia sent you to the Princeton track, and we will move quickly from there. — Sofia Elmer, RN, 24 Hour Home Care NJ.
🇷🇺 Russian-speaking caregivers · Русскоговорящие сиделки
We currently have specialized Princeton openings where Russian fluency is required. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, these positions pay above standard hourly rate:
- 📍 Russian-Speaking CHHA · Princeton · $1,400/Week · 2–10 PM · 7 days — Hourly companion case · $25/hr · Lewy body dementia · Native Russian fluency required
- 📍 Russian-Speaking Caregiver Near Princeton University · Mercer County — 5 min from PU campus · Bilingual care · $25/hr · 56 hrs/week
Если вы говорите по-русски и имеете действующую лицензию CHHA штата Нью-Джерси — звоните Sofia Elmer, RN: (908) 912-6342. Отвечаем в тот же день.
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Office: 210 Haven Avenue Suite 2C, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Phone: (908) 912-6342 (Sofia answers personally · 24/7 by phone)
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Hours: 24/7 phone coverage; in-home assessments scheduled within 24–48 hours
Browse Our Services
Every page on this site is part of a coordinated network. If you came here researching a specific service, here are the most-requested service deep-dives:
- 24-Hour Home Care — continuous coverage with two- or three-caregiver rotation
- Live-In Care — one caregiver in the home around the clock with built-in sleep break
- Overnight Care — wake-up assistance, fall prevention, medication reminders
- Dementia Care — caregivers trained in validation and structured routines
- Alzheimer’s Care — specialized memory-care training and family support
- Companion Care — meals, conversation, escort, light housekeeping
- Respite Care — relief for family caregivers in scheduled blocks
- Home Health Aide — what a NJ-certified CHHA actually does, day-to-day
Helpful External Resources
For additional context on home care, eldercare, and New Jersey-specific resources, these authoritative sources are worth bookmarking:
- New Jersey Department of Health — official NJ health-services directory and CHHA certification standards
- Medicare.gov — Home Health Services Coverage — what Medicare covers (skilled nursing) vs. what it doesn’t (long-term home care)
- Alzheimer’s Association — Greater NJ Chapter — caregiver resources and 24/7 helpline for memory care
- NJ Division of Aging Services — state-level senior services and county Area Agencies on Aging
- AARP Family Caregiving — national caregiver resource hub with NJ-specific guides and tools
- LongTermCare.gov — federal Administration for Community Living long-term-care planning portal
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