Home Care Jobs in Mercer County, NJ

24 Hour Home Care NJ is actively hiring certified caregivers throughout Mercer County — one of central New Jersey’s most diverse and intellectually vibrant counties. From the world-renowned university town of Princeton to the suburban communities of West Windsor, Hopewell, and Plainsboro to the urban neighborhoods of Trenton, Hamilton, and Ewing, Mercer County’s range creates a broad spectrum of rewarding caregiving opportunities. Call (908) 912-6342 to speak with our Mercer County staffing team today.

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 Mercer County

We are hiring for all core caregiving roles throughout Mercer 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 Mercer County seniors. CHHA certification required.
• Companion Care Aide — Companionship, errands, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation throughout Mercer County. No personal care required.
• RN Supervisor (Per Diem) — Assessments, care plan development, and supervisory visits for Mercer County clients. Active NJ RN license required.

Available Shifts in Mercer County

Mercer County offers all shift types with demand varying across its urban and suburban communities:

• AM Shift (7 AM–3 PM) — Morning personal care and daily support in Princeton, Hamilton, Ewing, and surrounding communities
• PM Shift (3 PM–11 PM) — Evening support, dinner preparation, medication reminders, and nighttime preparation
• Overnight Shift (11 PM–7 AM) — Awake overnight coverage for dementia clients, fall prevention, and nighttime safety in Mercer County homes
• Live-In Care — Strong demand in Princeton, West Windsor, Hopewell, and Pennington — communities where families prefer 24-hour in-home presence
• Per Diem / As-Needed — Flexible surge coverage throughout Mercer County’s broad client base

Specialty Areas — Mercer County

Mercer County clients include many individuals managing complex, high-acuity conditions. Specialty caregiver training unlocks the most rewarding — and highest-paying — assignments:

• Dementia Caregiver Jobs NJ — High demand in Princeton, West Windsor, and Hopewell for specialized dementia home care
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Jobs NJ — Stage-specific care plans for Mercer County Alzheimer’s clients
• Post-Surgery Caregiver Jobs NJ — Recovery support for clients discharged from Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and Capital Health
• Parkinson’s Caregiver Jobs NJ — Mobility assistance, fall prevention, and medication management for Parkinson’s clients throughout Mercer County
• Stroke Recovery Caregiver Jobs NJ — ADL retraining and communication support for post-stroke clients near Princeton and Hamilton

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 — Mercer County

24 Hour Home Care NJ has active assignments and open caregiver positions throughout these Mercer County communities:

We serve all of Mercer County. Call (908) 912-6342 to ask about openings in your community.

Local Healthcare Facilities — Mercer County

Mercer County’s healthcare infrastructure includes two major hospital systems generating consistent home care referrals:

• Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (Plainsboro) — A world-class academic medical center providing comprehensive emergency care, cardiac surgery, stroke center, cancer care, orthopedics, neurology, and geriatric services. The primary referral source for Princeton, West Windsor, Plainsboro, Lawrence, and Hopewell home care clients.
• Capital Health Regional Medical Center (Trenton) — The flagship of Capital Health, providing Level II Trauma services, comprehensive cardiac care, stroke center, behavioral health, and a broad range of surgical and medical services for Hamilton, Ewing, Trenton, and Lawrence clients.
• Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell — A state-of-the-art Capital Health facility in Pennington Township providing emergency care, maternity services, cardiac care, and cancer services for Hopewell, Pennington, and West Windsor residents.

24 Hour Home Care NJ coordinates closely with Penn Medicine Princeton and Capital Health discharge planners to ensure seamless hospital-to-home transitions for Mercer County clients.

Why Caregivers Choose Mercer County

• Intellectual environment — Working in Princeton and the surrounding communities means caring for some of New Jersey’s most distinguished seniors — retired professors, executives, physicians, and civic leaders who appreciate quality caregiving and build strong, long-term relationships with their aides.
• Diverse assignments — Mercer County’s mix of affluent suburbs (Princeton, West Windsor, Holmdel) and urban communities (Hamilton, Ewing) gives caregivers a broad range of assignment types and clients.
• Two major hospital systems — Penn Medicine Princeton and Capital Health generate a steady stream of post-acute home care cases, creating reliable assignment availability throughout the year.
• Competitive pay — Princeton’s high cost of living and private-pay culture support competitive caregiver compensation for experienced CHHAs and live-in specialists.
• Full RN supervision — Every Mercer County caregiver at 24 Hour Home Care NJ works under an RN-developed care plan. Our clinical team is always available when you need guidance.

Visit our Mercer County home care page to learn about the towns and communities we serve, then call (908) 912-6342 to apply today.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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(908) 912-6342 — Sofia Elmer, RN answers personally.

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