This bill permits licensed health care facilities in New Jersey to employ certified or conditionally certified nurse aides (CNAs) as personal care assistants. This change aims to expand the roles that CNAs can fulfill within health care settings, thereby enhancing the support available to patients and residents in these facilities.

The legislation is set to take effect immediately upon passage, allowing for a swift implementation of this new employment provision. By enabling CNAs to take on the responsibilities of personal care assistants, the bill seeks to improve the quality of care provided in health care facilities while also addressing workforce needs in the sector.