Caregiver & Aide Jobs in Lakewood, NJ

24 Hour Home Care NJ is hiring compassionate, certified caregivers in Lakewood, NJ — Ocean County’s largest and fastest-growing township, with approximately 135,000 residents. Lakewood’s diverse, multigenerational community creates broad and sustained demand for skilled in-home care across a wide range of client needs, from senior care and post-surgical recovery to companion support and live-in assistance. If you are seeking a meaningful caregiver career with competitive pay and flexible scheduling, Lakewood offers outstanding 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 Lakewood

Caregivers and home health aides at 24 Hour Home Care NJ in Lakewood deliver individualized, RN-supervised in-home support including:

• 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 Lakewood

We are currently hiring for all core caregiving roles in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood: Lakewood’s size and diversity support demand for all shift types across a wide range of client needs.

• 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 Lakewood and surrounding communities

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.

Local Resources for Lakewood Caregivers

• Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (Lakewood) — RWJBarnabas Health facility providing emergency, surgical, maternity, and behavioral health services; a key source of post-acute home care referrals
• Ocean County Office of Senior Services — Senior programs, transportation, and Meals on Wheels complementing home care services throughout Lakewood
• Lakewood Township Senior Center — Social programs and wellness resources for Lakewood’s growing senior population
• NJ Department of Labor — Career Services — CHHA training programs and workforce development resources for aspiring Lakewood caregivers

Explore all communities we serve at our Lakewood home care service page and our Ocean County caregiver jobs page.

Specialty Care Areas in Lakewood

Lakewood’s large and diverse community includes clients managing a wide range of complex care needs. These specialty areas offer 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

What caregiver positions are available in Lakewood, NJ?

24 Hour Home Care NJ is hiring CHHAs, caregivers, companion aides, and per diem RN supervisors throughout Lakewood Township. With roughly 135,000 residents and one of New Jersey’s fastest-growing populations, Lakewood generates significant and diverse demand for home care services across all age groups and care needs. Call (908) 912-6342 to speak with our Ocean County staffing team about current openings.

Do I need certification to work as a caregiver in Lakewood, NJ?

Yes — New Jersey requires CHHA certification for all personal care roles in private homes. Companion and homemaker aide positions may be available without a CHHA certificate. If you are interested in obtaining CHHA certification, the NJ Department of Labor lists approved training programs across Ocean County. Call (908) 912-6342 to discuss how we can support your credentialing.

What is the demand for home care workers in Lakewood?

Demand is very strong and growing. Lakewood is New Jersey’s fastest-growing municipality, with a large multi-generational community and significant elder care needs. The area has both private-pay clients and families seeking skilled in-home support. 24 Hour Home Care NJ offers competitive pay of Competitive pay · discussed in interview, flexible scheduling, and RN-supervised assignments throughout Lakewood. Call (908) 912-6342 to apply.

Position Type	Schedule	Pay Range	Requirements
Hourly Caregiver	Flexible shifts (4–12 hrs)	Competitive pay · discussed in interview	NJ CHHA certification
Live-In Caregiver	24-hr with sleep break	Competitive pay · discussed in interview	NJ CHHA certification
Overnight Caregiver	8 PM–8 AM shifts	Competitive pay · discussed in interview	NJ CHHA certification
Per Diem / On-Call	As needed	Competitive pay · discussed in interview	NJ CHHA certification
RN Supervisor	Flexible, field-based	Competitive	Active NJ RN license
All caregivers are W-2 employees with benefits, workers’ comp, and liability coverage. Statewide NJ assignments.

Learn more from authoritative sources: aarp.org.