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$17/hr–$19/hr
Part-time
Competitive salary, Flexible schedule, Instant pay available
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide social engagement, emotional support, and day-to-day assistance to older adults to help them remain independent at home. Responsibilities include meal preparation, light housekeeping, and supporting individuals with memory loss during outings.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong communication skills, reliable transportation, and a passion for helping others. Experience with older adults or dementia care and bilingual abilities are preferred.
Full job description
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Starting Pay $17.50/hr • Instant Pay Available • Flexible Schedules
Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone's Day
Dharma 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.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy building relationships, sharing conversation, and helping older adults remain active, connected, and independent in their daily lives.
We 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Companions play an important role in enhancing quality of life by providing social engagement and day-to-day support. Responsibilities may include:
Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
Providing supportive supervision and companionship to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia during walks, appointments, errands, and community outings
Assisting with meal preparation
Playing games, listening to music, reading, and engaging in hobbies
Providing reminders, encouragement, and emotional support
Supporting individuals living with memory loss through meaningful engagement and routine
Assisting with shopping, errands, and transportation (when applicable)
Performing light housekeeping related to the client's care and comfort
Who Makes a Great Companion?
We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:
Retired teachers
Retired healthcare professionals
College and nursing students
Former family caregivers
Social workers
Activity coordinators
Community volunteers
Individuals with experience supporting older adults
Anyone who enjoys connecting with and helping others
Preferred Qualifications
Reliable transportation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with older adults or individuals living with dementia
Ability to work independently and build trusting relationships
Bilingual or multilingual abilities
Languages Encouraged to Apply
We are actively seeking candidates who speak:
Hindi
Punjabi
Korean
Mandarin
Cantonese
Russian
Spanish
Other languages spoken within our local communities
Compensation & Benefits
Starting pay: $17.50 per hour
Per diem / as-needed scheduling
Flexible shifts based on your availability
Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding home care agency
Meaningful, rewarding work
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Related keywords
Home CareElderly CareAlzheimer's CareDementia CarePer DiemCompanion AideSocial EngagementPatient SupportBilingualMultilingual
At Dharma Home Care, we honor aging, respect cultural values, and elevate the caregiving profession.
Based in Bergen County, NJ, we provide thoughtfully matched, culturally attuned in-home care to older adults and people with disabilities. Our team is trained, supported, and empowered to deliver care that is as personal as it is professional.
Whether it's helping a loved one return home after a hospital stay or supporting families navigating long-term care needs, we're here as a steady hand and a trusted partner.
#HomeCare #CompassionateCare #DharmaHomeCare #BergenCountyNJ #InHomeCareServices
Offices: 2 University Plaza, Suite 100, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601, US
At Dharma Home Care, we honor aging, respect cultural values, and elevate the caregiving profession.
Based in Bergen County, NJ, we provide thoughtfully matched, culturally attuned in-home care to older adults and people with disabilities. Our team is trained, supported, and empowered to deliver care that is as personal as it is professional.
Whether it's helping a loved one return home after a hospital stay or supporting families navigating long-term care needs, we're here as a steady hand and a trusted partner.
#HomeCare #CompassionateCare #DharmaHomeCare #BergenCountyNJ #InHomeCareServices
Offices: 2 University Plaza, Suite 100, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601, US