Caregiver Companion
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$21 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in New Jersey post a median of $19 an hour, the middle half $17.06–$20.50, across 122 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in New Jersey earn a median of $17.83 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Care Companion for Adult with Special Needs
Join Kindly Direct Care in Empowering Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities
Kindly Direct Care, a New Jersey preferred DDD agency, is seeking a compassionate and dependable Care Companion to provide one-on-one support to an adult with ASD or another disability. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the life of an individual, providing encouragement, companionship, and individualized support.
About the Role
As a Care Companion , you will provide personalized support tailored to each individual's interests, strengths, and goals. You will accompany them to community activities, restaurants, shopping, parks, movies, recreational programs, and local events, while encouraging participation in hobbies, fitness, and social opportunities. You will also assist with daily living skills, organization, and time management, and provide guidance on goal setting and achieving.
Responsibilities
- Accompany individuals to community activities, restaurants, shopping, parks, movies, recreational programs, and local events
- Encourage participation in hobbies, fitness, and social opportunities
- Provide guidance with organization, time management, and goal setting
- Support daily living skills as needed while encouraging independence
- Complete accurate service documentation
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, families, and other members of the support team
About Kindly
At Kindly Direct Care, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life. We provide personalized support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to help individuals build independence, strengthen community connections, and thrive on their own terms.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $17 - $21 HOURLY
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive leadership
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact
Join Our Team
If you enjoy building relationships, supporting others in reaching their goals, and helping people stay connected to their communities, we'd love to hear from you. Join Kindly Direct Care and help create opportunities for adults to live more independent, active, and fulfilling lives.
Apply today to become a Care Companion and start making a difference in the life of an individual with special needs.
From Kindly Direct Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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