Bilingual Russian-English Companion Caregiver · Princeton 08540 · $1,400/Week
According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we are seeking a bilingual Russian-English Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to serve as a steady companion caregiver for an elderly woman in Princeton, NJ 08540. The role is hourly (8-hour shifts, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 7 days a week) and pays $25/hour · $1,400/week.
This is companion care, not skilled nursing. The work is gentle: conversation in Russian (the client’s native language and primary comfort channel), light personal-care assistance, meal preparation, medication reminders, and the steady presence of someone she can talk to. No medical procedures. No heavy lifting.
💰 Compensation · Зарплата
| Hourly rate · Почасовая ставка | $25.00 |
| Weekly pay · Еженедельная оплата | $1,400.00 |
| Hours per week · Часов в неделю | 56 hrs |
| Daily shift · Дневная смена | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Days · Дни | Mon – Sun (7) |
| Pay structure · Структура | W-2 · Direct deposit |
Why “bilingual” matters here · Почему двуязычность важна
Our client is a Russian-born woman in her seventies with Lewy body dementia. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, two language channels are needed inside her household:
- Russian → between you and her: dementia patients orient and self-soothe fastest in their native language. Conversation, songs, and gentle redirection in Russian de-escalate confusion better than English alone.
- English → between you and everyone else: her husband Henry (the family lead), the RN supervisor, our scheduling office, and any medical professionals. Daily handoff notes are in English.
Если вы свободно владеете обоими языками — эта работа создана для вас. Большинство сиделок говорят на одном языке — вы решаете проблему, которую большинство решить не могут.
What an 8-hour 2-10 PM shift actually looks like
| Time | Typical activity |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Arrive · brief handoff with Henry · check her mood |
| 2:30 PM | Afternoon walk in the garden (if she’s up for it) · Russian conversation |
| 4:00 PM | Light snack · medication reminder (per her schedule) |
| 5:30 PM | Prep dinner · she sometimes wants to help with simple tasks |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner together · Russian-language news, music, or conversation |
| 8:00 PM | Evening medication · quiet activity (Russian movie, gentle TV) |
| 9:30 PM | Help her prepare for bed · final brushing/toileting |
| 10:00 PM | Hand off to Henry · log shift notes · leave |
Who we are looking for
- Active New Jersey CHHA license (required, no exceptions)
- Fluent in conversational Russian — native speaker or near-native
- Functional English (for office/RN communication; doesn’t need to be perfect)
- Reliable transportation to Princeton 08540
- Kind, patient demeanor — dementia care requires steady, calm presence
- Comfortable with 7-day routine OR willing to share the week with a second caregiver
What we offer
- $25/hour · $1,400/week · W-2 employee · weekly direct deposit
- RN-supervised care plan (Anna Pascual, RN)
- Background check (Checkr) covered by agency
- Official 24 HOUR Home Care NJ ID badge issued before first shift
- Steady recurring schedule with the same family — no agency churn
- Russian-language office support (call us in Russian if you need anything)
📏 If you commute from any of these towns…
- Princeton Junction · 2 mi · 7 min
- Plainsboro · 4 mi · 10 min
- Trenton · 12 mi · 20 min
- Lawrenceville · 4 mi · 10 min
- Hamilton Township · 10 mi · 18 min
- Bordentown · 13 mi · 22 min
- New Brunswick (Rutgers area, Russian Studies dept) · 18 mi · 25 min
- Edison · 24 mi · 30 min
🏘️ If you currently work at one of these Princeton-area senior communities…
… you already know the commute and your 2-10 PM schedule likely doesn’t conflict with your existing part-time slot:
- Stonebridge at Montgomery · 5 mi · 12 min
- Acorn Glen Assisted Living · 2 mi · 7 min
- Brandywine Living at Princeton · 3 mi · 8 min
- Princeton Windrows (Plainsboro) · 4 mi · 10 min
- Atria Princeton · 2 mi · 6 min
- Spring Hills at Princeton · 4 mi · 10 min
How to apply · Подать заявку
📞 Call (908) 912-6342 — ask for Sofia Elmer, RN — Director of Care. Russian-language calls welcomed.
📲 Apply on Indeed: search “24 HOUR Home Care NJ bilingual russian” on Indeed
🌐 Browse bilingual Russian CHHA jobs on myCNAjobs.com
FAQ · Часто задаваемые вопросы
What does 'bilingual companion caregiver' mean for this Princeton role?
It means we need a Certified Home Health Aide who is fluent in BOTH Russian (for daily conversation with the client during Lewy body dementia care) AND English (for communication with the client's English-speaking husband, the RN supervisor, and our office). According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, the bilingual layer is operationally critical — the caregiver translates between Henry's instructions and Galina's daily routine.
Что значит 'двуязычная сиделка-компаньон' для этой роли в Принстоне?
Нам нужна сертифицированная сиделка CHHA, свободно владеющая И русским (для ежедневного общения с клиенткой при уходе за больным деменцией с тельцами Леви), И английским (для общения с её англоговорящим мужем, медсестрой RN и нашим офисом). По данным 24 Hour Home Care NJ, двуязычность критически важна.
Why 8-hour shifts and not 12-hour or live-in?
Hourly 8-hour shifts (2 PM to 10 PM) suit the family's existing routine — the husband Henry handles the daytime and morning, the caregiver covers afternoon-into-evening. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, this also means you have your evenings/mornings back for your own life and family.
Что входит в обязанности компаньона при деменции с тельцами Леви?
Спокойное присутствие, разговор на русском, лёгкая физическая помощь (по мере необходимости), приготовление пищи, напоминания о приёме лекарств в установленное время, помощь с одеванием, лёгкая уборка комнаты. По данным 24 Hour Home Care NJ, без медицинских процедур и без тяжёлых физических нагрузок.
How does $1,400/week break down by hour?
$1,400 / 56 hours = $25/hour. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, this is at the top of our hourly CHHA range, reflecting the Russian-language requirement and 7-day commitment. Pay is W-2 with weekly direct deposit; no 1099 contractor structure.
Does the agency cover background check + ID?
Yes. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we pay for the background check (Checkr, ~$45) and issue the caregiver an official ID badge before the first shift. Costs never come out of caregiver pay.
Is this through Bonjour Home Care or 24 HOUR Home Care NJ?
This position is listed under 24 HOUR Home Care NJ. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, we are a fully NJ-licensed home health agency serving private-pay families across central and northern New Jersey since 2017. All hiring, payroll, and supervision are handled through 24 HOUR Home Care NJ.
Can I apply if I work at Stonebridge or Acorn Glen or another nearby retirement community?
Absolutely. According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, many of our best caregivers came from Stonebridge at Montgomery, Acorn Glen, Brandywine Living, Princeton Windrows, Atria, and similar Princeton-area communities. The commute is familiar to you. If you currently hold a part-time slot at one of these communities, our 2-10 PM hours likely don't conflict.
Apply today · Позвоните сегодня
📞 (908) 912-6342
Sofia Elmer, RN — Director of Care · 24 HOUR Home Care NJ · Russian welcome
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