A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.
Surrounding Areas About Golden Pear Home Care LLC:
"Rooted in Family. Grown in Trust. Tended with Love." Golden Pear Home Care LLC is a newly registered, private-pay, non-medical home care agency serving clients in Jersey City, Hudson County, and the surrounding areas of New Jersey. We were founded on a simple belief: that aging at home with dignity, independence, and the support of a trusted companion is one of the greatest gifts a family can provide. We are hiring our first Companion Caregivers — and we are building this team with intention. If you are warm, dependable, and genuinely love spending time with older adults, we want to hear from you. What Makes This Role Different You are a W-2 employee — not an independent contractor. We handle your taxes, and you are covered under our workers' compensation and general liability insurance from day one. This is strictly non-medical. You will never be asked to perform nursing tasks, handle medications, or do anything outside your role. Clear boundaries mean you can focus on what you do best — being a great companion. You will be matched thoughtfully. We take the time to match you with clients whose personality, schedule, and needs are a good fit for you. We believe the right match makes the work more meaningful for everyone. You are joining at the beginning. As one of our first hires, you have the opportunity to help shape what Golden Pear Home Care becomes — the culture, the standards, and the reputation we build in this community.
The Role:
Job Title:
Companion Caregiver (Non-Medical)
Employment Type:
W-2 Employee (Part-Time and Full-Time positions available)
Location:
Jersey City, NJ — Hudson County and surrounding areas
Schedule:
Flexible — days, evenings, and overnight shifts available
Compensation:
$20.00/hour starting rate
What You Will Do:
As a Companion Caregiver, your role is to provide warm, reliable, non-medical in-home support to older adults and individuals who need companionship and assistance with everyday tasks.
Your day-to-day will include:
Companionship & Socialization Spending meaningful time with clients through conversation, reading, games, hobbies, and shared activities Accompanying clients to social outings, community events, appointments, and errands Providing a calm, consistent, and cheerful presence throughout the shift Light Housekeeping & Homemaking Vacuuming, dusting, mopping, tidying, and organizing living spaces Laundry, folding, bed making, and linen changes Bathroom and kitchen cleaning, dishes, and trash Meal Preparation Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to client preferences Grocery list assistance and kitchen cleanup after meals Transportation (when authorized) Transporting clients to appointments, shopping, pharmacy, and outings using your own personal insured vehicle Client vehicles are never used What You Will NOT Be Asked to
Do:
Provide any medical, nursing, or clinical care of any kind Take vital signs or perform health assessments Provide physical, occupational, or speech therapy Operate a client's vehicle
What We Are Looking For:
Required:
Genuine warmth, patience, and empathy — this is the most important qualification Reliable transportation — a valid driver's license and current personal auto insurance (you may transport clients in your own vehicle when authorized) Ability to stand, walk, bend, and carry light loads (up to 20 lbs) for extended periods Clear verbal and written communication in English Dependability — punctuality and completing scheduled shifts consistently Preferred (not required) Prior experience in companion care, or a similar role CPR/First Aid certification Experience working with older adults or individuals with cognitive impairments Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply This Role Is NOT for Licensed or Certified Health Care Professionals Please do not apply if you hold any of the following active credentials: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) Any other active clinical, nursing, or medical license or certification Why? Golden Pear Home Care LLC is registered with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs as a strictly non-medical Home Care Service Firm (HCSF). We provide companion and homemaking services only — no clinical care, no medical tasks, no nursing judgment of any kind. Hiring individuals who hold active clinical credentials into a companion role creates regulatory risk for the agency and is not a fit for this position. If you are a retired nurse, a former CHHA, or someone whose certification has lapsed and you are not practicing in any clinical capacity, please note this clearly in your application and we will consider your background on a case-by-case basis. We are looking for warm, reliable, caring people — not clinical professionals. A kind heart and a dependable schedule matter far more to us than any certification.
Schedule & Compensation Details:
Starting Pay $20.00 / hour Employment Type W-2 — not a 1099 contractor Shifts Days, evenings, and overnight (10pm-6am) Hours Part-time (minimum 20 hrs/week) and full-time (40 hrs/week) Location Jersey City, NJ and surrounding Hudson County areas
What We Offer:
W-2 employment with payroll taxes handled — no end-of-year tax surprises Workers' compensation coverage from day one Consistent, thoughtful caregiver-to-client matching Clear, written scope of duties — you will always know exactly what is expected Direct communication with agency leadership — you will not be lost in a large system Flexible scheduling worked around your availability Overnight shift opportunities with flat-rate pay The opportunity to grow with a new agency that values you as a person, not just a placement How to
Apply:
We review every application personally.
Please apply with:
Your resume or a brief summary of relevant experience A short note (2-4 sentences) telling us why you are interested in companion care work and what kind of client you think you work best with Apply through this posting or send your application directly to: info@goldenpearhomecare.
com Subject line:
Companion Caregiver Application — [Your Name] Equal Opportunity Employer Golden Pear Home Care LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Golden Pear Home Care LLC | Jersey City, NJ | goldenpearhomecare.com | Non-Medical Home Care Agency | NJ Home Care Service Firm (Pending License Approval) |
Private Pay Pay:
$20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Paid training People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you currently hold any active health care license or certification? If yes
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
Please do not apply if you hold any of the following active credentials: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Registered Nurse (RN) Any other active clinical, nursing, or medical license or certification Hiring individuals who hold active clinical credentials into our companion roles creates regulatory risk for the agency and is not a fit for this position.
Language:
Spanish (Preferred) Korean (Preferred) English (Preferred)
