SECTION 1 — HERO
Join a family-owned team where you're trusted, supported, and matched with the people you care for, not shuffled between strangers.
WHY TENDER HAND
Why Tender Hand
At most agencies, you're a name on a schedule. Tender Hand is small and family-owned on purpose — the people who run it answer the phone, know your name, and remember what matters to you.
You're led by nurses who've done the work themselves. When a case gets hard, you have real clinical backup from people who've been exactly where you are.
Stitched by hand · Tender Hand DDD
SECTION 3
Bilingual candidates (Spanish, Arabic, or Hindi) especially encouraged.
Direct client care in homes across 11 NJ counties.
Skilled clinical care with real nurse backup on every case.
Lead cases, mentor caregivers, shape care plans.
Support adults with developmental differences — care built around who they are, not around a diagnosis.
Work that fits your life.
Real relationships, not a revolving door.
We invest in your skills and growth.
Real support for the people who provide it.
STORIES FROM OUR TEAM
"The best part of this work is knowing that the little things matter. A familiar face, a calm voice, a meal prepared the way someone likes it — those moments build trust. At THHS, I'm encouraged to slow down, listen, and care for each person as an individual."
— Karen, Caregiver | PDN
"Caregiving is not only about helping someone complete a task. It is about protecting their dignity and helping them feel confident in their own home and community. THHS gives me the support and training to provide care that feels personal, respectful, and dependable."
— Bola, Caregiver | DSP
Four of us. Four promises, each in her own hand.
1. We’ll never ask you to do what we haven’t done ourselves.
— Cordelia Founder & mother · CNA / DSP2. Fair pay — livable, not “competitive.”
— Ada NP · SC3. Real schedules — the one we told you about.
— Jane RN · DSP4. You’re never alone on a hard day — one of us picks up.
— Esther RN · DSP · SC— The Tender Hand promise
Every hire on this site is signed by one of these hands.
SECTION 8 — HOW TO APPLY • 3-step
A conversation to get to know you and your goals.
Onboarding, training, and your first assignment.
Come do work that matters, with people who'll have your back.
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