Caregiver jobs in Mercer County, NJ
Hourly, overnight and live-in cases across Mercer County, with an office that treats you like family, nurses who back you up and a scheduler who knows the county.
Apply to our Mercer County office
It takes a few minutes on a phone. Our office calls you to set up an interview, and we'll ask where you live so we can offer cases near home.
Why caregivers join us
- Get paid on demand
- Pay from $19 to $25 an hour, depending on the case
- Quick and easy hiring
- Apply today, work tomorrow
- Health benefits
- Holiday pay
- Make your own schedule
- Overtime pay
- Referral bonuses
- Recognition for great work
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For caregivers already on our team
Ask the Mercer County office about open cases or time off, and open the staff binder for training documents and how-to guides.
Caregiver resources
Orientation and training documents, how-to guides and the orientation video. Your office gives you the password.
Where the work is in Mercer County
Our clients live all over Mercer County, in older houses with steep stairs and newer ones down long country roads. Tell us where you live and how you get around, and the scheduler will look for cases that fit. Where homes are spread out, a car makes cases far easier.
The work is real homes with real quirks: a steep staircase to the only bathroom, a client just home from the hospital who is weaker than she was a week ago, a long driveway to clear on a February morning. A registered nurse writes every client's care plan and supervises it, so you always have someone to call when a client's condition or routine changes.
Getting certified in New Jersey
New Jersey requires the aides a home care agency sends into a home to be Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides, or CHHAs. If you aren't certified yet, the training program is at least 76 hours, 60 in the classroom and 16 in clinical practice, and must be approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Then you pass a competency exam and a criminal background check, and you renew the certificate every two years. The state's Jobs That Care site explains each step and lists approved programs.
Already certified? Apply above and tell us which certificate you hold. We value the caregivers who do this work and treat them like family, which is why they stay with us. We pay better than most agencies in the area, and every caregiver on our team is our own employee, never a contractor, with an office that treats you with respect. To see the kinds of care you'd be giving, read about the care we provide in Mercer County.
What we ask of caregivers
- A current, valid photo ID
- The legal right to work in the United States
- Experience caring for someone
- A warm, patient way with people
- A valid NJ CHHA certification
Questions caregivers ask us
Still have a question? Call or text us. Someone is here to talk, any time of day.
(609) 208-1111Click or tap a question to see the answer.
What kind of caregiver work does Always Responsive Home Care's Mercer County office have?
Our Mercer County office staffs hourly visits, overnight shifts and live-in cases. You choose the kind of work you want on the application.
What do I need to apply?
A current photo ID, the legal right to work in the United States, and experience caring for someone. The application also asks whether you hold an active certification, such as a New Jersey Certified Home Health Aide (NJ CHHA) or a CNA.
How does hiring work after I apply?
Our Mercer County office calls you to set up an interview. We check your references and run a background check, and orientation walks you through how we work. Then we match you with a client whose care fits your experience, and the office supports you from your first shift on.
How do I get paid?
You clock in and out of each visit on the KanTime app, and you're paid through Paychex. The office helps you set up both before your first shift. You can also take part of your earned pay before payday through the Payactiv app.
Who do I call when something changes on a shift?
Call our Mercer County office at (609) 208-1111. Someone answers at any hour, including nights and weekends.
How do I ask for time off or more hours?
Call or text our Mercer County office as early as you can. The scheduler arranges coverage for your clients when you're off, and tells you about open cases near your home when you want more hours.
Do I need a New Jersey CHHA certificate to work for the Mercer County office?
Yes, to work as a home health aide for a New Jersey home care agency you need to be a Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide. Certification takes a training program of at least 76 hours approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, 60 in the classroom and 16 clinical, then a competency exam and a criminal background check. The certificate is renewed every two years. If you aren't certified yet, the state's Jobs That Care website lists approved training programs.
Which towns does the Mercer County office hire caregivers for?
Every town the office serves, and our service areas page lists them all. On the application, tell us where you live and how far you can travel, and the scheduler will look for cases close to home.