One-to-One Caregiver & Community Mentor

Apploi; Elizabeth (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. This opportunity emphasizes hands-on personal care, companionship and community participation.

Assignments vary by individual and may include ADLs, mobility support, supervision and routine assistance. Training, onboarding and background checks are required, with higher‑support roles paying accordingly.

Qualifications

• Comfort providing hands-on personal care as required by the assignment.
• Patient, respectful, dependable and attentive to health and safety.
• Ability to follow detailed support instructions and report concerns promptly.
• Ability to complete required background checks, onboarding and training.
• Reliable transportation and driving credentials when required by assignment.
• Prior DSP/HHA/CNA/PCA or home care experience is preferred for higher‑support roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and meals as needed.
• Provide mobility support, transfers and safety assistance when trained.
• Offer companionship and help participation in community activities.
• Encourage independence by helping individuals do as much as possible.
• Follow care plans, behavioral and safety instructions with training.
• Observe changes and promptly report concerns to the appropriate team.
• Complete service documentation, timekeeping and required communications.
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and reliability.

Skills

Hands-on personal care

Patient and dependable

Follow detailed instructions

Background checks & training

Transportation with driving creds

Caregiver experience preferred

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. This opportunity emphasizes hands-on personal care, companionship and community participation.

Assignments vary by individual and may include ADLs, mobility support, supervision and routine assistance. Training, onboarding and background checks are required, with higher‑support roles paying accordingly.