Home Care Jobs in Essex County, NJ

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.

Call (908) 912-6342 — We’re Hiring in Essex County, NJ

24 HOUR Home Care NJ is actively hiring in Essex County, New Jersey. We are looking for compassionate, reliable NJ Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs), Caregivers, Companion Caregivers, and RN Supervisors who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and adults throughout Essex County. Whether you are seeking overnight shifts, per diem flexibility, live-in placements, or consistent hourly hours , we have positions across Essex County available now. Call (908) 912-6342 to speak with our hiring team or apply online today.

Open Positions in Essex County

We are currently hiring for all four core roles in Essex County. Each role is backed by RN supervision, consistent scheduling, and a supportive team:

Available Shifts in Essex County

We match caregivers with shifts that fit their lifestyle. Current shift availability in Essex County includes:

• Overnight Shifts (10 PM – 6 AM) , Awake caregiver present through the night; ideal for fall prevention, dementia sundowning, and medication management
• Per Diem , Flexible as-needed coverage, perfect for caregivers balancing other responsibilities
• Live-In , 24-hour on-site presence with designated sleep time; substantial, stable income
• Hourly Days/Evenings , 4 to 12-hour blocks, consistent weekly schedules available

Specialty Areas Hiring in Essex County

Our caregivers in Essex County support clients across a range of specialty care needs. If you have experience in any of these areas, we especially want to hear from you:

• Dementia Care , Structured routines, redirection, cognitive engagement, safety supervision
• Alzheimer’s Care , Specialized memory care techniques, family communication, behavior management
• Hospice Support , Comfort-focused personal care, respite for families, compassionate end-of-life presence
• Post-Surgical Recovery , Discharge support, wound care assistance, mobility help
• Parkinson’s & Neurological Conditions , Mobility assistance, fall prevention, medication reminders
• Stroke Recovery , ADL assistance, communication support, therapy schedule coordination

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 , Essex County

We place caregivers in clients’ homes throughout Essex County. Our current hiring footprint includes:

Individual town career pages coming soon. Call (908) 912-6342 to ask about openings in your specific town.

Local Healthcare Facilities in Essex County

Our caregivers work alongside , and receive referrals from , the leading hospitals and senior living communities in Essex County. Knowing your local facilities helps you understand the client base you will serve:

Hospitals

• Saint Barnabas Medical Center (RWJ Barnabas Health, Livingston)
• Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair / Glen Ridge)
• University Hospital (Newark)
• Clara Maass Medical Center (Belleville)

Senior Living Communities & Rehabilitation Centers

• Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation (West Orange)
• Daughters of Israel (West Orange)
• The Allendale Community for Senior Living
• Care One at Livingston
• Winchester Gardens (Maplewood)

Many of our Essex County clients transition home directly from these facilities. Our caregivers are briefed on discharge care plans and coordinate with case managers and facility social workers.

Why Caregivers Choose 24 HOUR Home Care NJ in Essex County

Essex County is one of the most dynamic and diverse counties in New Jersey , and one of the busiest markets for home care employment. With four major hospital systems (Saint Barnabas, Mountainside, University Hospital, and Clara Maass) generating consistent discharge referrals, and a high concentration of senior living communities in Livingston, West Orange, and Montclair, caregivers in Essex County have access to steady, reliable work. Towns like Short Hills, Millburn, and Livingston attract private-pay clients who value premium, personalized care , meaning higher rates and consistent scheduling. Whether you are a CHHA seeking full-time hours, a companion caregiver looking for per-diem flexibility, or an RN ready to supervise a field team, Essex County offers exceptional career opportunities.

• Competitive pay , Competitive pay · discussed in interview based on role, certifications, and shift type
• Flexible scheduling , We work around your life: nights, days, weekends, per diem
• RN support , You are never alone; our RN supervisors are available 24/7 for clinical guidance
• Consistent clients , We prioritize long-term matches so you can build real relationships
• Local team , Based in New Jersey, we understand Essex County’s communities and clients
• Background-checked environment , Every caregiver on our team is fully vetted, creating a safe team
• Growth opportunities , Support for CHHA certification, CPR training, and career advancement
• NJ DOH home care agency , NJ Dept of Health licensed, insured, and bonded

We are also proud to cross-reference job seekers with the NJ Department of Labor and NJ Board of Nursing licensing resources.

Serving Clients in Essex County

As a caregiver in Essex County, you will be working with families who rely on 24 HOUR Home Care NJ’s Essex County service page. Explore the client side of our operation to understand the care experience you will be part of.

Frequently Asked Questions , Essex County Home Care Jobs

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 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex 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