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  • HHA (Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian or Polish)
    HHA (Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian or Polish)
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Elizabeth

    Join Our Team as a Certified Home Health Aide - Urgently Hiring Russian, Ukrainian and Polish Speakers! Earn up to $18hr + Extra Cash through our Caregiver Rewards Program!* (Earn extra money for Great Care, Reliability & Referrals — plus weekly $250 drawings!) Looking for a job where you’re appreciated, supported, and not rushed from client to client? We’re hiring caring and reliable HHA's looking for flexible schedules, opportunities to earn extra money, and a team that truly supports them. Join CareFinders Total Care and provide meaningful, one-on-one care that makes a real difference. Job Requirements: Valid NJ Board of Nursing Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) License Fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, or Polish, bilingual preferred Must be willing to work in Elizabeth or Union, NJ Reliable transportation Have compassion, reliability, trustworthiness, and honesty What we offer to make your experience with us rewarding and enjoyable: Paid Orientation Weekly Pay — Your time matters, and so does timely pay Flexible Schedules — Full-time, part-time, and weekend shifts Referral Bonus Program — Earn up to $375 for referring a friend Caregiver Rewards Program - Earn extra money throughout the year for reliability, great care, referring friends/family to work here, and MORE! Premium Holiday Pay — Because your extra effort deserves extra pay Paid Time Off + Benefits — Including medical, dental, vision, and retirement Free Employee Assistance Program — Free counseling, legal help, and more! Discount Perks — Save on entertainment, shopping, and more Career Growth — We’ll help you keep learning and moving forward Job Responsibilities: Enhancing clients' well-being and quality of life as a CHHA. Frequent standing and walking; assisting members with daily activities (dressing, bathing, and meals); bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and occasional lifting or supporting individuals Provide direct client care, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and medication reminders. Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment. Provide transportation, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping as needed. Support clients in completing activities of daily living. Influence clients' quality of life through promoting patient safety, hygiene, healthy eating, medication adherence, clean environments, happiness, and social engagement. Comfortable working in diverse client homes and respecting various personalities and behaviors. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Our Mission: To provide access to the care that matters — for those who need it most. Our Values: Caring. Collaborative. Dedicated. Purposeful. These aren’t just words — they’re how we show up every day. If your heart is in the right place, we’d love to welcome you into ours. Apply today — and start making a difference close to home.

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  • Cashier/Shift Leader
    Cashier/Shift Leader
    2 days ago
    $16–$17.25 hourly
    Part-time
    Edgewater

    We are seeking a friendly and reliable Cashier/Shift Leaders to join our team. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, processing payments, and ensuring a positive shopping experience for our customers. Responsibilities: • Greet customers and provide assistance as needed, • Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently using a POS system, • Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions with precision, • Maintain a clean and organized checkout area, • Answer customer inquiries and resolve any issues or complaints, • Promote and upsell products or services to customers, • Perform product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits, • Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining inventory levels, • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations Experience: • Previous experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred but not required, • Strong time management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, • Basic math skills for accurate cash handling and calculating totals, • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively, • skills (English/Spanish) are a plus but not required, • Familiarity with retail math concepts for pricing and discounts If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and interacting with customers, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Cashier and contribute to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our valued customers. Apply today!``` Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule, • Health insurance, • Paid time off Work Location: In person

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  • Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    1 month ago
    $18–$19.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City

    Hudson Milestones is searching for reliable and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP). The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for *full-time employees* that may include: • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match after one year of employment, • Paid time off (vacation, sick days, & personal time), • Family Medical Leave Other Compensation (if applicable): • Bonuses and/ or incentives at the discretion of the Agency. Job Description: The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Responsibilities: • Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents to include contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual., • Completes and submits in a competent, and timely manner all reports, forms, and documentation as required by the agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities., • Understands basic developmental disabilities and learning styles, using motivation techniques to help clients improve in areas with behavioral or medical challenges., • Must complete all CDS trainings and refreshers as directed., • Attend staff meetings, all other relevant meetings and training as directed., • Assist clients with goal outcomes established on the Individual Service Plan (ISP)., • Responsible for reading the ISP and working within the documented expectation for client development., • Provides a consistent means of relaying accurate and complete information to direct supervisors., • Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors according to plans that are in place., • Provides training and supervision to clients in all aspects of community experience living., • Serves as a positive role model for clients and other staff., • Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for clients as necessary., • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when communicating with family members or group home staff, Support Coordinators and any outside agency personnel., • Maintains active, positive engagement with clients at all times., • Always ensures the safety and well-being of clients., • Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs., • Proactively accompany and support clients during medical appointments, ensuring relevant information is provided to the healthcare professional. Clearly and accurately communicate details from the appointment to the Residential Coordinator, Medical Compliance Officer, and/or designee., • Follow and demonstrate understanding of medication policy and procedures in the monitoring and administration of the client’s medications. Completes Medication Error Report when needed., • Ensures home, grounds, yard and van are maintained in clean, safe, and sanitary condition., • Ensures meals are prepared and planned based on clients’ individual diet, client input, and the planned menu for the month., • Ensures that the Recreation Calendar is carried out as per client input and as per the planned calendar completed each month., • Responsible for competing all required documentation to include but not limited to, daily logs, communication logs, and behavior reports., • Ensures line of sight for the individual(s) being supported is maintained and completes reports accordingly., • Responsible for adequately and completely cleaning the home during any shift worked., • Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way., • Responsible for reporting all emergencies or unusual incidents to direct supervisor., • Cooperates with the licensee and Department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation. Qualifications: • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License, • High School Diploma or Equivalency, • Minimum 21 years of age Skills: • Experience with developmentally/intellectually disabled individuals, • American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Trained a plus Note: • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or uniformed servicemember status., • The salary range and benefits listed above follow New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and qualifications.

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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    1 month ago
    $15–$20 hourly
    Part-time
    West Side, Jersey City

    • Breakfast & Lunch Line Cook (Full-Time), • Stormy Cafe is looking for an experienced, dependable, and fast-paced Breakfast & Lunch Line Cook to join our team. If you thrive in a busy kitchen, work well under pressure, and take pride in preparing high-quality food quickly, we’d love to hear from you., • Requirements, • Minimum 2–3 years of experience working in a fast-paced breakfast and lunch kitchen., • Experience preparing:, • Eggs (all styles), • Omelets, • French toast, • Pancakes (preferred), • Breakfast sandwiches, • Cold-cut sandwiches, • Lunch sandwiches and wraps, • Experience operating a deep fryer and preparing fried foods., • Ability to multitask and keep up during busy rushes., • Strong attention to food quality, cleanliness, and presentation., • Reliable, punctual, and able to work well with a team. Responsibilities • Prepare breakfast and lunch orders accurately and efficiently., • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation., • Follow food safety and health regulations., • Stock and prep ingredients for daily service., • Assist with kitchen cleaning and closing duties as needed., • Work efficiently to keep ticket times low during peak hours. Schedule • Morning shifts required, • Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed., • Punctuality and reliability are essential. What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who has a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and can handle the pressure of a busy café while maintaining high-quality food and excellent consistency. If you’re passionate about cooking and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you!

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