Companion for Adult with Support Needs DSP - Holly Vandoren
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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 $17.50–$20.70, across 139 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), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What New Jersey requires of a caregiver
Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA), from the New Jersey Board of Nursing (Division of Consumer Affairs).
- Training: at least 76 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Complete a Board-approved 76-hour course (60 classroom and 16 clinical hours), demonstrate required skills, pass a written exam, and pass a background check; once certified the aide is listed in the online CHHA directory.
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.64x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 75.8% · Stating an hourly rate 73.5%
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About the job
Kindly Direct Care is seeking a dependable, compassionate Companion for an Adult with Support Needs to provide one-to-one support to an adult with developmental disabilities in North Cape May, New Jersey.
A consistent schedule can make a meaningful difference. This part-time role is a good fit for someone looking to add steady hours alongside school, another job, or other commitments. The person receiving support benefits from a reliable DSP who can build a respectful connection, encourage independence, and follow individualized support guidance.
Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Pay: $17–$21 per hour.
Location: North Cape May, NJ.
Driving during shifts is required. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
What you’ll do
- Provide one-to-one, person-centered support with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care, as outlined in the individual’s service plan.
- Offer routine reminders and hands-on assistance as needed and specified in the support instructions.
- Encourage the individual’s independence, communication, choices, self-advocacy, and everyday life skills.
- Support progress toward goals identified in the service plan.
- Promote safety and respond calmly and respectfully to behaviors, following individualized guidance and training.
- Complete required documentation and communicate reliably with the Kindly Direct Care team.
You may be a good fit if you are
- Patient, dependable, respectful, and interested in providing consistent one-to-one support.
- Able to commit to the Tuesday and Thursday schedule and arrive reliably.
- Comfortable assisting an adult with developmental disabilities with ADLs and personal care in the setting required for this assignment.
- Willing to learn and follow individualized support instructions, including guidance for responding to behaviors and maintaining safety.
- A valid driver’s license holder with access to a vehicle.
Reliability, patience, and a willingness to learn are essential.
Interested? Apply today to speak with our recruiting team about this specific opportunity. Placement is subject to screening, onboarding, training, and mutual fit with the individual and family.
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From Kindly Direct Care's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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