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Companion, Healthcare, Healthcare Nursing

Job in Wayne, Passaic County, New Jersey, 07474, USA
Listing for: Nurse Next Door
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing, Home Health Aide
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 - 20 USD Hourly USD 16.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Job posting title: Companion

Start your career now by applying today. Or if you’d like to learn more about the benefits of working with us, just give us a call. We’d love to hear from you!

YOU LOVE COMING TO WORK. GROW AND DEVELOP WITH US, DOING WHAT YOU LOVE.

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging . We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world. Happier Aging starts with you.

Caregiving as a Career

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise , entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

Do you want to make lives better and have the ability to drive your career? Do you love working with seniors? Nurse Next Door has the perfect opportunity for you!

Nurse Next Door is dedicated to delivering flexible, premium care options to help seniors stay at home, because we know home is the safest place to be.

Do you want a flexible work schedule that fits with the other priorities in your life? Nurse Next Door is looking for Caregivers who are able to work 10 to 40 hours per week (no experience required)! We have flexible hours in the morning, afternoon, evenings, and overnights.

We Make Lives Better every day for our team members through our Bold Kindness leadership philosophy and People Promise .

What we offer:
  • Bold Kind Culture:
    We make work fun, meaningful, and connected. Our team thrives in an environment where kindness fuels performance, collaboration feels effortless, and people genuinely love coming to work.
  • $16.00 to $20.00 per hour (actual pay within this range will be determined based on experience, availability, certifications, shift type, and client needs, in accordance with New Jersey law)
  • 24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions
  • 24/7 assistance related to your client’s care
  • Flex Schedules (Part-Time & Full-Time)
  • Flexible scheduling: days, evenings, weekends, overnights, and live-in positions available.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Light housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Assistance with errands and appointments
  • Medication reminders (non-medical)
  • Support with daily routines and activities
  • Promoting safety and independence at home
  • Execute on the client’s care plan
  • Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
  • Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
  • Complete records and documentation accurately and thoroughly
Requirements
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Must be18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Compassionate, reliable, and professional demeanor
  • Ability to build positive relationships with seniors and families
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Ability to follow care plans and agency policies and procedures
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and all other New Jersey required checks
  • Reliable transportation to client homes
  • Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
Experience
  • Previous experience as a companion, caregiver, home health aide, or similar role preferred but not required
  • Experience with seniors, individuals with disabilities, or family caregiving is a plus
Skills & Personal Attributes
  • Kind, patient, and empathetic personality
  • Dependable and Punctual
  • Respectful of client privacy and confidentiality (HIPAA)
  • Ability to work independently in a home setting
  • Willingness to learn and grow within the role
  • Commitment to our Happier Aging® philosophy

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Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an…

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