Companion Caregiver

United Methodist Communities; Lafayette Mills (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per diem schedule

Online CHHA training scholarship

Paid sick time

Holiday and weekend pay

Job summary

United Methodist Communities, through UMC HomeWorks, is seeking a Companion Caregiver for Northern New Jersey. This per diem role pays $16–$20 per hour, DOE, with shifts including day, evening, and overnight to fit your schedule.

As a Companion Caregiver, you’ll accompany clients to appointments, assist with meals and light housekeeping, engage in activities, and follow care plans while reporting observations to the care team.

Qualifications

• Must have English reading/speaking ability to follow care plans and communicate with clients and staff.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Experience in caregiving is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping trips, errands, community activities, and other outings as needed.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and shared dining experiences to support well-being.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean, comfortable home environment.
• Engage clients in conversation, hobbies, and activities to encourage social connection.
• Follow individualized care plans and report observations or changes to the care team.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to help clients stay engaged in daily life.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Companion Caregiver
$16 - $20 per hour | Per Diem
UMC HomeWorks, a division of United Methodist Communities
Northern New Jersey

Join our HomeWorks team in Northern New Jersey. This per diem opportunity offers $16-20 per hour, with pay based on experience and assignment. Flexible day, evening, and overnight shifts are available to fit a variety of schedules.

About the Community

UMC HomeWorks, the home care division of United Methodist Communities, is a New Jersey nonprofit organization with more than a century of experience serving older adults. Our Companion Caregivers provide meaningful one-on-one support to clients throughout Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, helping them remain engaged, independent, and comfortable while continuing to live at home.

What you'll do

• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping trips, errands, community activities, and other outings as needed
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and shared dining experiences that support overall well-being
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to help maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable home environment
• Engage clients in conversation, hobbies, games, and other activities that encourage social connection and enjoyment
• Follow individualized care plans and communicate observations, concerns, or changes in a client's condition to the care team
• Provide companionship and emotional support that helps clients remain engaged and connected in their daily lives

What You'll Need

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Able to read, write, and speak English to follow care plans and communicate with clients and staff

Preferred:

• Experience caring for others, personally or professionally
• Comfortable working independently in a client's home

Pay & Benefits

• $16–$20 per hour, based on shift, level of care, and weekend scheduling
• Extra pay for holidays and weekends worked
• Daily overtime opportunities for eligible shifts
• Paid sick time
• Online training scholarship to earn your CHHA certification
• Flexible per diem schedule — pick up day, evening, or night shifts

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Choose day, evening, or night shifts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position's essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

E-Verify Participation
United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify.
This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.