New Beginning Homes
Hiring organization · Based in Chandler, AZ
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
Benefits
DCW postings list a referral program, health insurance, PTO, vision, dental, and FSA.
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You work direct care in small group homes for children and adults with developmental disabilities—meds, transport, cooking, chores, and day-to-day life skills—not a hospital floor.
As of 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: indeed.com
New graduates
CNA and direct-care roles post around $17–$20 an hour, with full-time evening blocks like Monday–Thursday 1–11pm or 3–11pm across Chandler, Mesa, and Laveen.
From employer postingsAs of 2026 · 2026-07-27Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: indeed.com
Experienced nurses
DCW postings list health insurance, PTO, vision, dental, FSA, and a referral program alongside the hourly rate.
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Moving here
Homes sit in Chandler (including 85249), Mesa (including 85207), and Laveen, with a small team of about 11–50 people and roughly nine openings at a time.
As of 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: indeed.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
More about working here
New graduates
The careers page lists paths in caregiving, nursing, and administration if you want to grow past the first direct-care role.
As of 2026Source: newbeginninghomesaz.org
Experienced nurses
Scheduling is concrete and varied: weekday evenings, long Friday-plus-weekend blocks, weekend-only, and PRN/as-needed shifts.
As of 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: indeed.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Shifts include Mon-Thu 3pm-11pm or 1-11pm; Mon-Fri evenings 3-11pm; Fri 9am-9pm + Sat/Sun 9am-11pm; weekend; PRN/as-needed
As of 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: indeed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Direct Care Worker / DCW full-time various shifts Mesa/Chandler/Laveen
As of 2026Source 1: indeed.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: indeed.com
- Pay and benefits
- Benefits listed on DCW postings: referral program, health insurance, PTO, vision, dental, FSA
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Careers page lists roles in caregiving, nursing, administration and professional growth opportunity
As of 2026Source: newbeginninghomesaz.org
The city
Living in Mesa, AZ
Mesa is Arizona's third-largest city, offering a blend of Sonoran Desert landscapes and Phoenix-area amenities. The city is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, outdoor recreation at nearby Usery Mountain Regional Park, and a growing healthcare sector. As part of the metro sprawl, most errands require a car, so plan for a commute-friendly lifestyle near major hospital systems.
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- Metro price level · Mesa area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 103.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,620/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $82,752/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
At New Beginning Homes you work inside small group homes in Chandler, Mesa, and Laveen, supporting children who need out-of-home care and adults with developmental disabilities.
More about New Beginning Homes
The day is concrete: medication administration, rides to appointments, cooking and chores, behavioral support, and helping people build recreational and social skills—not a med-surg assignment. Pay on posted CNA and direct-care roles generally lands between $17 and $20 an hour. Full-time blocks often run Monday–Thursday afternoons into late evening (1–11pm or 3–11pm); there are also weekday evening runs, long Friday-plus-weekend schedules, weekend-only, and PRN options. DCW postings list health insurance, PTO, vision, dental, FSA, and a referral program. This is a small team—about 11 to 50 people, with roughly nine openings across the three cities when checked. The careers page mentions paths in caregiving, nursing, and administration. Public reviews are almost absent so far, so you will want to ask direct questions on the interview about staffing and support on your shift.
Group-home direct care for children needing out-of-home placement and adults with developmental disabilities, with day-to-day support around meds, transport, household routines, behavior, and life skills.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Very limited Glassdoor feedback
- Company snapshot shows 1.0 rating from a single review with no recommendation yet.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Public feedback is almost nonexistent—Glassdoor shows a 1.0 rating from a single review with no recommendation.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 9, 2026
- Website
- newbeginninghomesaz.org ↗
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Group home / Direct care (DD/IDD)
Serves developmentally disabled population in group homes; children needing out-of-home care and adults with disabilities.
Group home CNA/DCW
CNA/DCW duties: med admin, transport to appointments, cooking/chores, behavioral management, recreational/social life skills.
Open roles
Roles from New Beginning Homes
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Medical Group Home LPN - $37/HR Full Time Friday, Saturday Sunday 7PM-7AM-Mesa
New Beginning HomesMesa, AZ · Posted yesterday
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