Companion Caregivers

SYNERGY HomeCare; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Paid orientation and ongoing training

Time-and-a-half overtime pay

Flexible schedules

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

SYNERGY HomeCare is seeking Companion Caregivers to support clients in Scotch Plains, NJ. You will provide companionship, assist with light housekeeping and meals, and remind patients about medications while building trust with families and care teams.

Morning and day shifts offer flexibility; the role emphasizes reliable attendance, compassionate, person-centered care, and strong communication with clients and colleagues in a home-care setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in the healthcare industry.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate a passion for person-centered care and a commitment to compassionate support.

Responsibilities

• Provide attention to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement
• Assist clients with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
• Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
• Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts

Skills

Compassionate care

Punctual

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion Caregivers
Job Title: Companion Caregivers
Job Location: Scotch Plains, NJ

At SYNERGY HomeCare of Piscataway, we build connections and forward momentum in people's lives. We call it the Synergy Effect. We believe our purpose is to provide the best care possible. Equally important is helping people feel, see, and experience more in their lives. Whether your loved one needs a little bit of help or a lot, the care they receive compassionately serves their immediate needs. But it can also have long-lasting effects that improve their lives in ways they never expected.

About the Role:

As a Companion Caregiver with SYNERGY HomeCare of Piscataway, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in your community. We are seeking compassionate and caring individuals to provide high-quality home care to people of all ages and abilities. As a morning/day-shift caregiver, you will attend to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement; assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders; and establish communication and professional relationships with clients, family members, and co-workers.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attention to clients' non-medical needs, including companionship and social engagement
• Assist clients with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
• Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
• Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: $17-$19 for Companions
• Direct deposit
• Paid orientation and ongoing training
• Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
• Flexible schedules and matching morning/day-shift caregivers with nearby clients
• Employee recognition programs

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience in the healthcare industry
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate a passion for person-centered care and a commitment to compassionate support