When you or a loved one are recovering after an illness and need assistance at home, it is reassuring to know you can hire a homemaker-home health aide. You should know that the agencies that employ aides are regulated by the Division of Consumer Affairs, and the aides themselves are regulated by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Links from this page provide information you may find helpful in learning about CHHHAs and agencies.

Before purchasing the services of a homemaker-home health aide, you should review with your nurse, doctor or hospital discharge planner the care that needs to be provided. Being informed about homemaker-home health aide services before a healthcare crises arises will save you time and money, reduce stress and allow you to make an educated decision.

Information for Consumers

• Consumer Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
• Consumer's Guide to Homemaker-Home Health Aides Booklet ("Click" aquí para español)
• Training Program and Instructor Personnel Information
• Consumer Brief

Complaints

• Form for filing a complaint against a CHHHA (who are regulated by the Board of Nursing)
• Form for filing a complaint against Health Care Service Firms

Search For

• Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides (CHHHAs)
• Department of Health Long-term Care Facilities
• Health Care Service Firms for which CHHHAs can work (Regulated Business Section)

• CHHHA's Increase in Licensing Fees [pdf 34k]
• CHHHA's Disciplinary Actions
• Application for Homemaker-Home Aide Initial Certification
• Application for Homemaker-Home Health Aide Reinstatement Certification
• Certification of Homemaker-Home Health Aides -What Everyone Needs to Know
• Change-of-Address Form

• HHHA Regulations [pdf 42k]
• HHHA Regulations - en español [pdf 48k]
• Proposals & Adoptions
• Uniform Enforcement Act [pdf 68k]
• Licensee Duty to Cooperate [pdf 20k]