Companion Caregiver

United Methodist Communities; Sparta Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible per diem schedule

Extra pay for holidays and weekends

Paid sick time

CHHA certification online training

Daily overtime opportunities

Zusammenfassung

United Methodist CommunitiesUMC HomeWorks in Northern New Jersey seeks a compassionate Companion Caregiver on a per diem basis. Earn $16-$20 per hour with day, evening, or night shifts, and flexible scheduling.

No experience or certification needed; you will support clients with companionship, light errands, meal prep, and in-home safety, helping them stay independent and connected.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid drivers 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.

Aufgaben

• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, shopping trips, and activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and light kitchen clean-up.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment.
• Engage clients in conversation, hobbies, and other enjoyable activities.
• Follow care plans and report any concerns or changes to the care team.
• Provide companionship and support that promotes comfort and independence at home.

Kenntnisse

HS diploma or GED

Driver's license

English language

Age 18+

Ausbildung

HS diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

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 position offers $16-$20 per hour, with the flexibility to pick day, evening, or night shifts. No experience or certification needed.

About the Community

UMC HomeWorks, the home care division of United Methodist Communities, is a New Jersey nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting older adults and their families. Our Companion Caregivers provide one-on-one support to clients throughout Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, helping them remain independent, engaged, and comfortable at home.

What you'll do

• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, shopping trips, and activities
• Assist with meal preparation and light kitchen clean-up
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment
• Engage clients in conversation, hobbies, and other enjoyable activities
• Follow care plans and report any concerns or changes to the care team
• Provide companionship and support that promotes comfort and independence at home

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, as need, opportunities available based on scheduling needs
• Day, evening, and overnight shifts available to support a variety of schedules and availability

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.