Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Home office stipend

About Us

ComForCare Home Care South New Jersey is a family nurse practitioner-owned home care agency dedicated to providing compassionate, reliable, and exceptional non-medical support to clients in the comfort and safety of their own homes.

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and engaging Live-In Companion to provide companionship and non-medical assistance to a client in their home.

Position Summary

The Live-In Companion will provide a safe, supportive, and engaging presence in the client's home while promoting independence, dignity, social engagement, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with older adults, is patient and dependable, and understands the importance of building a trusting relationship with the client and family.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

Provide friendly companionship and meaningful conversation

Participate in recreational and social activities with the client

Encourage appropriate physical activity, such as walking

Accompany the client to appointments, errands, shopping, community activities, or social outings as permitted by the care plan

Assist with meal preparation and simple meal planning

Perform light housekeeping related to the client's immediate living environment

Assist with laundry and maintaining an organized living space

Provide reminders and encouragement with daily routines and activities of daily living

Provide supervision and safety monitoring

Encourage independence while providing appropriate support

Help reduce social isolation through meaningful engagement

Observe and report changes in the client's condition, behavior, mood, or routine to the appropriate supervisor

Follow the client's individualized care plan and company policies and procedures

Maintain client privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times

Communicate professionally with the client, family members, care team, and agency staff

Live-In Expectations

Because this is a live-in position, the caregiver must be comfortable residing in the client's home during the scheduled assignment.

The caregiver will have an appropriate private sleeping area and designated personal time consistent with the agreed-upon schedule and applicable requirements.

This position is for companionship and non-medical support. The Companion may not perform nursing, medical, or other tasks requiring a professional license or certification unless appropriately credentialed and authorized to do so.

Qualifications

Previous experience providing companion, home care, personal care, caregiving, or senior support is preferred

Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish a positive and trusting relationship with clients

Ability to work independently in a client's home

Reliable transportation may be required depending on the assignment

Ability to pass applicable background screening and meet agency hiring requirements

CPR/First Aid certification is a mandatory

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Warm, compassionate, and respectful

Dependable and trustworthy

Patient and attentive

Comfortable engaging clients in conversation and activities

Respectful of the client's home, preferences, routines, and independence

Able to recognize and communicate changes or concerns

Committed to providing exceptional client-centered care

Why Join ComForCare?

At ComForCare Home Care South New Jersey, we believe quality care starts with quality caregivers. We value our team members and provide an environment where caregivers can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients and families we serve.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and enjoy helping others live safely and comfortably at home, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the ComForCare Home Care South New Jersey team.

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.