Companion Caregiver

Companion Caregiver
$16 - $20 per hour | Per Diem
UMC HomeWorks, a division of United Methodist Communities
Northern New Jersey

Join our HomeWorks team in Northern New Jersey. This per diem position offers $16-$20 per hour. Flexible day, evening, and overnight shifts are available. No certification is required for this role

About the Community
UMC HomeWorks, the home care division of United Methodist Communities, has supported older adults throughout New Jersey for more than 100 years. Our Companion Caregivers provide meaningful assistance and social support to clients across Sussex, Warren, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties, helping individuals remain engaged and supported in their home environment.

What you'll do

• Accompany clients to appointments, errands, shopping trips, social activities, and community events
• Assist with meal planning, meal preparation, and shared dining experiences
• Perform light household tasks to help maintain a comfortable and organized living environment
• Engage clients in conversation, hobbies, recreational activities, and other interests
• Follow established care instructions and communicate relevant observations or concerns to the care team

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:

• Previous experience providing care, assistance, or support to others
• Ability to work independently in a home-based setting

Pay & Benefits

• $16.00-$20.00 per hour, based on assignment details and scheduling needs
• Extra pay for holidays and weekends worked
• Daily overtime opportunities for eligible shifts
• Paid sick time
• Training resources and scholarship opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing CHHA certification
• Flexible per diem scheduling options

Schedule

• Per diem position
• Choose day, evening, or night shifts

How to Apply
Apply in about 5 minutes. We aim to respond to every applicant within 48 hours and review applications on a rolling basis.

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.