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Caregiver & Aide Jobs in Lakewood, NJ
At a Glance , Caregiver Jobs in Lakewood, NJ
- Pay: Competitive pay · discussed in interview | AM, PM, overnight, live-in, per diem
- Credential: NJ CHHA certification required for personal care roles
- County: Ocean County
- Nearby hospital(s): Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (Lakewood)
- Supervision: Registered Nurse on every case
- Apply now: (908) 912-6342
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.
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.
Apply for Caregiver Jobs in Lakewood, NJ Today
Competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and RN-supervised assignments in Lakewood and across Ocean County.
| 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. | |||
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| Configuration | Coverage pattern | Best for · discharge from nearest anchor hospital | Cost tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Companion / hourly | 3-12 hr/day · 3-7 days/week | Meal + medication + safety + errands | $-$$ |
| Overnight aide | 10-12 hr overnight (8pm-8am) | Parent alone at night · sundowning window | $$-$$$ |
| Live-in | One caregiver 24 hr with 8-hr sleep | Client sleeps through nights · spare bedroom | $$$ |
| 24-hour rotating | 2-3 caregivers rotate 8-12 hr shifts | Sundowning · wandering · 2-person transfers | $$$$ |
| Post-discharge rapid | Same-day from nearest anchor hospital | Immediate coverage after discharge · first-week rush | $$$$ week 1 |
| Respite | Weekend / week / vacation | Family caregiver rest · surgery recovery · travel | $-$$$ |
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:
- Meals slipping. Yogurt-for-dinner or nothing-since-lunch. Fridge has less food than last month.
- Mail piling up. Bills unopened. Prescriptions not picked up.
- Social withdrawal. The parent cancels routines they used to attend faithfully.
- Confusion about time of day. Odd-hour phone calls · mixing up morning and evening.
- Falls (even minor). A parent who dismisses a fall as “fine” is at higher risk for a big one within 90 days.
- 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 Lakewood:
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much does companion care cost in Lakewood?
Companion visits run roughly $30-$40 per hour. 3-4 hr visits · $400-$800/week. Half-day (6 hr) · $540-$1,200/week. Full-day (8-12 hr) · $1,120-$3,000/week. Sofia gives a specific estimate on the intake call at (908) 912-6342.
Will my parent accept a stranger?
Almost always, when the caregiver is introduced correctly. Sofia’s intake spends 20 minutes on personality-fit before caregiver assignment. First visit is framed as help with laundry, errands, or company · never “a nurse.”
What if the caregiver we meet is a bad fit?
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.
Do we have to commit to a set schedule?
No. Schedules can start at 3 hours/week or 40 hours/week and scale up or down without penalty. Sofia adjusts monthly as the household changes.
When does companion care escalate to 24-hour care?
When nighttime becomes the risk window · wandering, medication misses, falls in the dark. Companion escalates smoothly to overnight-only, then to full 24-hour. Sofia guides the transition when the signs appear.
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