Senior Companion & Home Caregiver (Flexible)

Synergy HomeCare; Nutley (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare in Nutley, NJ seeks a compassionate Companion Caregiver to provide meaningful companionship and emotional support to seniors living at home. You will build genuine relationships, encourage social engagement, and promote independence while assisting with light daily living activities.

Your role includes standby assistance with mobility, helping with dressing and personal care, and performing light homemaking tasks.

Qualifications

• Naturally compassionate and personable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, and respectful of clients' independence.
• Able to create meaningful connections through conversation and companionship.
• Committed to maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, consistent companionship during each shift.
• Engage in meaningful conversation, active listening, and social interaction.
• Encourage laughter, hobbies, and enjoyable daily activities.
• Read books, mail, or other materials when needed.
• Accompany clients on walks, community outings, or religious services as appropriate.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and relationship-centered environment.
• Provide standby assistance with walking and mobility.
• Offer light assistance with dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Support safe transfers and encourage independence whenever possible.
• Promote client dignity, choice, and autonomy in all interactions.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Tidy commonly used living spaces.
• Clean up after meals and help maintain an organized home.
• Assist with simple household tasks such as reaching items or opening containers.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Patient

Dependable

Respectful

Job description

Synergy HomeCare in Nutley, NJ seeks a compassionate Companion Caregiver to provide meaningful companionship and emotional support to seniors living at home. You will build genuine relationships, encourage social engagement, and promote independence while assisting with light daily living activities.

Your role includes standby assistance with mobility, helping with dressing and personal care, and performing light homemaking tasks.