About this opportunity
Dharma Home Care lists this Companion Aide opportunity in hackensack, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
nCompetitive salary
nFlexible schedule
nStarting Pay $17.50/hr • Instant Pay Available • Flexible Schedules
nMake a Meaningful Difference in Someone's Day
nDharma Home Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and engaging Per Diem Companions to help older adults remain engaged, connected, and independent in their own homes. This flexible role is ideal for individuals who are looking to make a meaningful difference while working on an as-needed basis. As our client base grows, opportunities for additional hours may become available.
nThis role is ideal for individuals who enjoy building relationships, sharing conversation, and helping older adults remain active, connected, and independent in their daily lives.
nWe are especially interested in candidates who are bilingual or multilingual and can help us match clients with companions who share their language, culture, interests, and life experiences.
nKey Responsibilities:
nCompanions play an important role in enhancing quality of life by providing social engagement and day-to-day support. Responsibilities may include:
nProviding companionship and meaningful conversation
nProviding supportive supervision and companionship to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia during walks, appointments, errands, and community outings
nAssisting with meal preparation
nPlaying games, listening to music, reading, and engaging in hobbies
nProviding reminders, encouragement, and emotional support
nSupporting individuals living with memory loss through meaningful engagement and routine
nAssisting with shopping, errands, and transportation (when applicable)
nPerforming light housekeeping related to the client's care and comfort
nWho Makes a Great Companion?
nWe welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:
nRetired teachers
nRetired healthcare professionals
nCollege and nursing students
nFormer family caregivers
nSocial workers
nActivity coordinators
nCommunity volunteers
nIndividuals with experience supporting older adults
nAnyone who enjoys connecting with and helping others
nPreferred Qualifications
nReliable transportation
nStrong communication and interpersonal skills
nExperience with older adults or individuals living with dementia
nAbility to work independently and build trusting relationships
nBilingual or multilingual abilities
nLanguages Encouraged to Apply
nWe are actively seeking candidates who speak:
nHindi
nPunjabi
nKorean
nMandarin
nCantonese
nRussian
nSpanish
nOther languages spoken within our local communities
nCompensation & Benefits
nStarting pay: $17.50 per hour
nPer diem / as-needed scheduling
nFlexible shifts based on your availability
nOpportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding home care agency
nMeaningful, rewarding work
nSupportive and collaborative team environment
nThis agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location, and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
Worksite address
hackensack, NJ, 07601, US
Who can apply
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