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Companion

$16 - $20 per hour

United Methodist Communities

Companion
$16–$20/hour, per diem, with flexible day, evening, and night shifts. No caregiving experience or certification needed

United Methodist Communities' HomeWorks team is hiring a Companion to support older adults in their own homes across Northern New Jersey. UMC has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 years running, and 87% of our team says the work they do makes a real difference.

What You'll Do

  • Drive clients to appointments, errands, shopping trips, and social outings
  • Do light housekeeping to keep the home clean and safe
  • Plan, prepare, and share meals to encourage connection
  • Spend time with clients through conversation, games, and other activities they enjoy
  • Follow the care plan set by our nursing team, and report any changes or safety concerns

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/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
  • Free scholarship for online training to become a Certified Home Health Aide
  • Flexible per diem schedule — pick up day, evening, or night shifts

Schedule: Per diem. Days, evenings, and nights available; you choose what fits your life.

Ready to start? Apply today — we respond to applicants within 48 hours. This role requires a background check and a negative drug test before starting.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

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.

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