What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion position at United Methodist Communities HomeWorks?
Companion Aides up to $18.49/hr
* Employer of Choice *
United Methodist Communities Homeworks Home Care has been awarded 2025 BEST OF HOME CARE EMPLOYER OF CHOICE by Activated Insights (formerly HCP).
United Methodist Communities, HomeWorks, is a rapidly growing home care agency in New Jersey bringing compassionate care into the local communities we serve. We offer an array of services to senior clients and are seeking to expand our team.
You care for them. We care for you!
Companion: No license is necessary for this position! If you are caring and compassionate and looking for a rewarding career, join our growing team of Companion Caregivers. Companions are an important part of our home care team and make a difference in our client's lives.
What will I do as a Companion:
- Assist clients in their home with activities of daily living such as shopping and preparing meals, errands, light housekeeping and laundry, socialization and companionship.
- Develop a supportive relationship with the client and family and follow a care plan developed by the nurse while monitoring changes in the client and reporting safety concerns to the nurse.
We provide you with a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to begin a career in health care. You could be eligible for a scholarship to attend online training to become a certified home health aide.
- Our application and onboarding process is quick and easy.
- We offer a streamline orientation process.
- Our office and nursing staff are encouraging and supportive.
- Other benefits include, excellent compensation, Immediate pay, paid sick time, direct deposit, and extra pay for holidays and weekends.
About UMC:
- Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
- Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve
- We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
- Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.
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