Empowerment Caregiver: One-on-One Support & Community

Kindly Direct Care; Vernon (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindly Direct Care is seeking caring and reliable caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Assignments vary by individual; duties include personal care, ADLs, mobility, meals, routines, companionship, and community participation, all while preserving dignity, privacy, and independence.

This role offers part-time or full-time assignments with pay that varies by assignment and location, and requires

Qualifications

• Hands-on personal care as required.
• Patient, respectful, dependable, and safety‑minded.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and report concerns promptly.
• Ability to complete background checks, onboarding, and training.
• Prior DSP/HHA/CNA/PCA or disability-services experience preferred for higher‑support assignments.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, meals and other ADLs as per the individual's plan.
• Provide mobility, positioning, transfer, or safety support as trained.
• Offer companionship and help participation in community activities and meaningful routines.
• Encourage independence by supporting the individual to do as much as possible.
• Follow individualized care, behavioral, medical, and safety instructions within DSP scope and training.
• Observe for changes or concerns and report them promptly.
• Complete service documentation, timekeeping, and required communication accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, reliability, and respect for the individual and family.

Skills

Hands-on care

Dependable

Communication

Follow instructions

Background checks

Transportation availability

Job description

Kindly Direct Care is seeking caring and reliable caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to provide one-to-one support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Assignments vary by individual; duties include personal care, ADLs, mobility, meals, routines, companionship, and community participation, all while preserving dignity, privacy, and independence.

This role offers part-time or full-time assignments with pay that varies by assignment and location, and requires