
Call (908) 912-6342 — Get a Certified Home Care Aide
Available 24/7 — Free RN Home Assessment, No Obligation
The right home care aide in Union County, NJ becomes one of the most important people in your parent’s life — the person who helps them bathe with dignity, prepares meals they enjoy, manages medications precisely, and provides the daily presence that keeps them safe and connected. At 24 HOUR Home Care NJ, every home care aide is a NJ Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) — background-checked, bonded, insured, personality-matched to your loved one, and supervised by a registered nurse who designed their care plan.
The NJ Department of Health requires specific training and certification for home health aides — including personal care techniques, vital signs, infection control, body mechanics, and patient rights. Our aides exceed these standards with additional training in dementia care, fall prevention, stroke recovery, and diabetic management. The Visiting Nurse Associations of America identifies this combination — certified aide skills plus RN oversight — as the gold standard for home-based elder care.
What Home Care Aides Do in Union County
Personal Care (ADLs)
- Bathing — Bed baths, shower assist, sponge baths with proper temperature control and skin protection
- Dressing and grooming — Clothing selection, buttons, zippers, hair care, shaving, nail care
- Toileting — Commode use, catheter bag awareness, incontinence management, skin protection
- Mobility and transfers — Bed to chair, standing, walking assistance with proper body mechanics
- Feeding — Meal assistance, modified textures for swallowing difficulty, intake tracking
- Oral hygiene — Brushing, denture care, mouth moistening for patients on oxygen
Health Support
- Medication reminders — Pillbox organization, precise timing, side effect observation
- Vital signs — Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen, blood glucose under RN protocol
- Wound observation — Surgical sites, pressure areas, diabetic skin monitored and reported
- Exercise reinforcement — Stroke and Parkinson’s PT exercises between therapy sessions
- Dementia management — Routine, redirection, validation therapy, sundowning support
- Condition reporting — Every change communicated to the supervising RN

How Home Care Aides Work — Every Model Available
Our certified aides serve across every care level in Union County:
| Care Model | How It Works | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Companion care | Aide visits 4-8 hours/day | Social support, light daily help |
| Overnight care | Awake aide 10 PM – 6 AM | Nighttime falls, bathroom help. Union guide |
| Live-in care | 1 dedicated aide lives in home | Full-day, cost-effective. Union guide |
| 24-hour care | 2-3 aides in rotating shifts | High-acuity, always awake. Union guide |
Compare live-in vs. 24-hour → | How to get started → | Pricing →
Our Home Care Aide Standards — Every Aide, Every Shift
- NJ CHHA certified — Valid state license verified before first shift. Learn about CHHA certification →
- Background-checked — Criminal history, sex offender registry, OIG exclusion list, professional references
- Bonded and insured — Full workers’ compensation and general liability coverage
- W-2 employees — Not independent contractors. Your family is legally protected.
- Client-specific RN training — The registered nurse trains each aide on your parent’s exact medical profile, behavioral patterns, and daily preferences
- Personality matched — Language, culture, temperament, interests. The relationship matters as much as the skill.
- Backup coverage — If your aide is unavailable, a qualified replacement steps in seamlessly
- Ongoing supervision — Regular RN home visits, performance evaluation, care plan adjustments
The National Alliance for Caregiving recommends agency-employed aides (vs. private hire) for liability protection, backup coverage, and clinical oversight — exactly our model.
Who Needs a Home Care Aide in Union County?
- Seniors struggling with daily personal care — bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting
- Adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s needing trained memory care. Union dementia guide →
- Patients recovering from surgery or hospital stays. Discharge checklist →
- Seniors managing chronic conditions — diabetes, heart failure, Parkinson’s, COPD, arthritis
- Elderly adults at fall risk needing mobility assistance and safety supervision
- Couples where both partners need daily aide support under one roof
- Family caregivers needing respite — regular relief from daily caregiving
- Anyone seeking private-pay home care with immediate start and full flexibility. LTCI accepted →
Union County Towns We Serve with Home Care Aides
- Westfield
- Summit
- Scotch Plains
- Cranford
- New Providence
- Berkeley Heights
- Mountainside
- Springfield
- Fanwood
All Union County towns → | All 11 NJ counties →
Union County Hospitals, Rehab, and Senior Communities
We coordinate home care aide placement with:
- Overlook Medical Center (Summit) — post-surgical home care aide placement
- Trinitas Regional Medical Center (Elizabeth) — geriatric home aide coordination
- Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway — discharge to home care aide
Supplemental home care aides near:
- Sunrise Senior Living (Westfield)
- Brighton Gardens (Mountainside)
- Runnells Center for Rehabilitation (Berkeley Heights)
Neighboring: Essex County, Middlesex County, Somerset County.
Full Union County library: 24-hour home care | 24hr caregivers | Live-in care | Live-in aides | Nurse aide | Adult nanny | Adult sitter | Overnight | Night nurse | Dementia
Call (908) 912-6342 — Get a Certified Home Care Aide
Available 24/7 — Free RN Home Assessment, No Obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home care aide in Union County NJ?
A home care aide is a NJ Certified Home Health Aide who provides personal care (bathing, dressing, feeding), medication reminders, vital signs monitoring, companionship, meal preparation, and daily support at home. RN-supervised. Call (908) 912-6342.
Are your home care aides in Union County certified?
Yes. Every aide is a NJ Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), background-checked, bonded, insured, and supervised by a registered nurse. They receive additional training in dementia, fall prevention, and specialized conditions.
How much does a home care aide cost in Union County?
Costs depend on hours and care level — from hourly companion visits to live-in or 24-hour coverage. We provide transparent quotes after a free RN assessment. Call (908) 912-6342. LTCI accepted.
How do you match aides to clients in Union County?
Our RN assesses your parent’s medical needs, personality, language, cultural background, and preferences — then matches the aide whose skills and temperament fit best. If the match isn’t right, we reassign promptly.
How quickly can a home care aide start in Union County?
Often within 24 hours. We have a strong aide pool across Union County. Call (908) 912-6342 to schedule a free RN assessment.
