Home Care Jobs in Hunterdon County, NJ

24 Hour Home Care NJ is hiring compassionate, certified caregivers throughout Hunterdon County , one of New Jersey’s most beautiful and affluent rural counties. Nestled between the Delaware River and the rolling hills of western New Jersey, Hunterdon County is home to thousands of seniors who have chosen to retire in its charming small towns, historic farmsteads, and scenic townships. These clients value privacy, quality, and the independence that professional home care enables. Call (908) 912-6342 to speak with our Hunterdon County staffing coordinator.

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects home health aide employment will grow 22% through 2032 , much faster than the average for all occupations.

Open Positions in Hunterdon County

We are actively hiring for all caregiving roles throughout Hunterdon County:

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) , Personal care: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, ambulation, medication reminders. NJ CHHA certification required.
• Caregiver , Comprehensive daily living support for Hunterdon County seniors aging in place. CHHA certification required.
• Companion Care Aide , Companionship, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation , no hands-on personal care required.
• RN Supervisor (Per Diem) , Assessments, care plan development, and supervisory visits for Hunterdon County clients. Active NJ RN license required.

Available Shifts in Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County assignments span the full range of shift types, with a strong emphasis on long-block and live-in arrangements:

• AM Shift (7 AM-3 PM) , Morning personal care and daily support across Flemington, Clinton, and surrounding townships
• PM Shift (3 PM-11 PM) , Evening support, dinner, medication reminders, and nighttime preparation
• Overnight Shift (11 PM-7 AM) , Awake overnight coverage for fall prevention and safety in rural Hunterdon homes
• Live-In Care , Ideal for Hunterdon County’s rural clients who prefer a caregiver residing in the home; strong demand in Delaware Township and Tewksbury
• Per Diem / As-Needed , Flexible coverage throughout the county when primary caregivers are on leave

Specialty Areas , Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County’s aging population includes many clients managing complex conditions. Specialty caregiver training opens higher-paying assignments:

• Dementia Caregiver Jobs NJ , High demand in Hunterdon County’s rural townships where seniors age in place with limited facility options nearby
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Jobs NJ , Structured routines and memory-stage-specific care for Hunterdon County clients
• Post-Surgery Caregiver Jobs NJ , Recovery support for clients discharged from Hunterdon Medical Center
• Parkinson’s Caregiver Jobs NJ , Mobility assistance and fall prevention in Hunterdon County homes
• Stroke Recovery Caregiver Jobs NJ , ADL retraining and communication support for post-stroke Hunterdon clients

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, our caregivers earn Competitive pay · discussed in interviewper hour with consistent scheduling, paid orientation, and ongoing training supervised by licensed RNs.

Towns We’re Hiring In , Hunterdon County

We serve and hire throughout Hunterdon County’s townships and boroughs:

Hunterdon County’s rural layout means assignments often span multiple townships. Call (908) 912-6342 to discuss your preferred area.

Local Healthcare Facilities , Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County’s healthcare infrastructure is anchored by a single major hospital and supplemented by outpatient facilities:

• Hunterdon Medical Center (Flemington) , The county’s flagship hospital, offering a full emergency department, Level III Trauma designation, cardiac care, cancer services, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and a dedicated senior care program. The majority of Hunterdon County home care referrals originate from Hunterdon Medical Center’s discharge planning team.
• Hunterdon Health Outpatient Services , Network of outpatient locations in Flemington, Clinton, and surrounding areas providing rehabilitation, specialty care, and primary care services that complement home care.

24 Hour Home Care NJ works closely with Hunterdon Medical Center’s discharge planners and care coordinators to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home for Hunterdon County clients.

Why Caregivers Choose Hunterdon County

Hunterdon County offers caregivers a uniquely rewarding work environment:

• Beautiful settings , Working in Hunterdon County means caring for clients in some of New Jersey’s most scenic and peaceful environments , historic farmhouses, riverfront homes along the Delaware, and quiet village residences in Flemington and Clinton.
• Private-pay clients , Hunterdon County consistently ranks among NJ’s wealthiest counties. Our clients prioritize quality care and invest in their caregivers’ professional development. Long-term assignments with stable, appreciative families are common.
• Lower caregiver competition , Hunterdon County has fewer home care agencies than densely populated urban counties, meaning steady demand and greater job security for qualified caregivers.
• Close-knit communities , The small-town character of Flemington, Clinton, and Lambertville creates deep caregiver-client relationships and a genuine sense of purpose in your work.
• RN supervision on every case , You are never alone when a Hunterdon County client’s needs change. Our RN supervisor is available by phone throughout every shift.

Explore our Hunterdon County home care page to learn more about the communities we serve, then call (908) 912-6342 to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more from authoritative sources: aarp.org, nia.nih.gov.

Last clinically reviewed: July 22, 2026 · by Sofia Elmer, RN, Care Concierge, 24 Hour Home Care NJ · Phone (908) 912-6342.

Home care configurations in New Jersey · what fits which household

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, New Jersey families choose from a small set of care configurations · Sofia matches the right one on the intake call:

• Companion / hourly · 3-12 hr/day. Meal + medication + safety + errands. Weekly cost $400-$3,000 depending on hours.
• Overnight aide · 10-12 hr nightly. Parent alone at night · aide covers 8pm-8am. Weekly cost $2,000-$3,000.
• Live-in · 24-hour presence with 8-hr sleep window. Single dementia-trained caregiver. Daily $400-$550 in Hunterdon County.
• 24-hour rotating shifts · someone always awake. Two or three aides rotating. Daily $720-$1,080.
• Post-discharge rapid start. Same-day coverage from the discharging facility. Rush pricing for first week only.

How care starts in a New Jersey household · Sofia’s 20-minute intake

Sofia Elmer, RN answers the phone personally at (908) 912-6342. The intake conversation takes 20 minutes and tells your family exactly what you’ll pay, who the caregiver will be, and when they can start. No sales script. No pushy follow-up. If the fit is wrong, Sofia says so and points you elsewhere.

Steps Sofia walks every New Jersey family through:

1. Describe who needs care · what changed · what the family has tried.
2. Sofia proposes a specific care configuration + estimated cost.
3. Sofia identifies 2-3 caregivers on her Hunterdon County roster who fit.
4. Family meets the proposed caregiver(s) BEFORE anyone enters the home.
5. Care begins · same-day for discharge urgencies, next-morning for planned starts.
6. Sofia calls at 24 hours · weekly RN check-ins after that.

Why New Jersey families choose 24 Hour Home Care NJ

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, three things separate our service from national franchise brands:

• Sofia RN answers personally. No menu, no queue, no offshore intake center. Direct line at (908) 912-6342.
• Local caregivers matched to your town. Aides recruited from New Jersey and the surrounding Hunterdon County area. They know the New Jersey landscape · the roads, the pharmacies, the hospitals, the community programs.
• Continuity of face. The same caregiver on Monday is on Monday next month. Sofia stays connected weekly · not just at intake.

Frequently asked questions