Caregiver & Aide Jobs in Toms River, NJ

24 Hour Home Care NJ is hiring compassionate, certified caregivers in Toms River, NJ , Ocean County’s largest township and one of New Jersey’s most vibrant communities for active and aging adults. With approximately 95,000 residents, numerous 55+ communities, and a waterfront lifestyle that attracts retirees from across the state, Toms River creates consistent, year-round demand for skilled in-home caregivers. Whether you are an experienced CHHA or a companion aide looking to build your career in healthcare, Toms River offers exceptional opportunity. Call (908) 912-6342 to apply 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.

What You’ll Do as a Caregiver in Toms River

Caregivers and home health aides at 24 Hour Home Care NJ in Toms River provide comprehensive in-home support tailored to each client’s individualized care plan, developed and supervised by a Registered Nurse:

• Personal care , Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene
• Mobility assistance , Transfers, ambulation, fall prevention, and safe repositioning
• Medication reminders , Ensuring clients take prescribed medications on schedule
• Meal preparation , Cooking nutritious meals meeting dietary requirements and preferences
• Companionship , Conversation, games, and meaningful engagement for cognitive health
• Light housekeeping , Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized home environment
• Transportation , Driving clients to medical appointments, errands, and social activities
• Care documentation , Accurate shift notes and communication with the supervising RN

Positions & Shifts Available in Toms River

We are currently hiring for all core caregiving roles in Toms River, NJ:

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) , Full personal care and daily living support. NJ CHHA certification required.
• Caregiver , Comprehensive support for seniors aging in place. CHHA certification required.
• Companion Care Aide , Companionship, errands, and non-personal-care support. No CHHA required.
• RN Supervisor (Per Diem) , In-home assessments and care plan oversight. Active NJ RN license required.

Available shift types in Toms River: Toms River’s large senior population supports strong demand for all shift types including live-in and overnight.

• AM Shift (7 AM-3 PM) , Morning personal care and daily support
• PM Shift (3 PM-11 PM) , Evening support and nighttime preparation
• Overnight Shift (11 PM-7 AM) , Awake overnight coverage for safety and dementia needs
• Live-In Care , Caregiver resides in client’s home for around-the-clock support
• Per Diem , Flexible surge coverage throughout Toms River and surrounding communities

Local Resources for Toms River Caregivers

• Community Medical Center (Toms River) , RWJBarnabas Health’s Ocean County flagship hospital; primary source of post-acute home care referrals for cardiac, orthopedic, and neurological discharge patients
• Ocean County Office of Senior Services , County programs, Meals on Wheels, transportation, and caregiver support services complementing professional home care
• Toms River Senior Center , Community activities and wellness programs for Toms River’s active senior population
• NJ Department of Labor , Career Services , CHHA training programs, workforce development, and career resources for aspiring Toms River caregivers

See all the communities we serve at our Toms River home care service page and our Ocean County caregiver jobs page.

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.

Specialty Care Areas in Toms River

Toms River’s senior-heavy population includes many clients managing complex chronic and neurological conditions. Specialty training opens the most rewarding and in-demand assignments:

• Dementia Caregiver Jobs NJ , High demand for dementia-trained caregivers for clients aging in place
• Alzheimer’s Caregiver Jobs NJ , Stage-specific Alzheimer’s care for local families
• Post-Surgery Caregiver Jobs NJ , Recovery support for hospital discharge clients
• Parkinson’s Caregiver Jobs NJ , Mobility, fall prevention, and medication management
• Stroke Recovery Caregiver Jobs NJ , ADL retraining for post-stroke clients

Frequently Asked Questions

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, all caregivers are hired as W-2 employees with workers’ compensation, liability coverage, and access to health benefits , protections that 1099 contractor positions cannot provide.

Home Care in Nearby Towns

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Six signs a New Jersey parent needs companion care

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, New Jersey families rarely call at the moment of diagnosis · they call once six specific signs stack together. When any two show up in the same week, Sofia recommends a private consultation:

1. Meals slipping. Yogurt-for-dinner or nothing-since-lunch. Fridge has less food than last month.
2. Mail piling up. Bills unopened. Prescriptions not picked up.
3. Social withdrawal. The parent cancels routines they used to attend faithfully.
4. Confusion about time of day. Odd-hour phone calls · mixing up morning and evening.
5. Falls (even minor). A parent who dismisses a fall as “fine” is at higher risk for a big one within 90 days.
6. The primary family contact is exhausted. The adult child in New Jersey or the spouse who has been checking in daily can no longer sustain the pace.

Companion-care hour configurations in a New Jersey home

Sofia builds companion care to fit the household · not the other way around. The most common configurations in Toms River:

• Short daily visits (3-4 hr). Meal + medication reminders + safety check-ins. 3-5 days/week. Typical weekly cost $400-$800.
• Half-day companion (6 hr). Meal prep + errands + doctor appointments + light housekeeping. 3-5 days/week. Typical weekly cost $540-$1,200.
• Full-day companion (8-12 hr). Full-day presence covering meals, activities, personal care, safety. Typical weekly cost $1,120-$3,000.
• Overnight companion (10-12 hr nightly). Parent lives alone · nights are the risk window. Typical weekly cost $2,000-$3,000.

Sofia’s caregiver-matching process for New Jersey households

According to 24 Hour Home Care NJ, the difference between companion care that works and companion care that fails is the caregiver match. Sofia’s intake process spends 20 minutes on personality-fit before caregiver assignment · the first visit is framed as help with laundry, errands, or company · never as “a nurse.” Family meets and approves every caregiver BEFORE they enter the home. If the fit is wrong, Sofia proposes a different caregiver within 24 hours. No agency-pool rotation. Call (908) 912-6342 for a 20-minute conversation about your New Jersey household.

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