A mature couple on the Upper East Side of NYC is seeking a companion for the 80-year-old husband. They are looking for a full-time Caregiver and a part-time weekend Caregiver. The schedule will be Monday through Friday,  8 am-5 pm. The candidate to hire must understand that the principal has dementia. The role starts immediately. You must have companion experience. The second position is a weekend role of Saturday and Sunday, 8 am-5 pm. Everyone in this household works together to get the job done. People cover different shifts and help when the other staff members are on vacation or take sick days. 

• Being kind, loving, gracious, a good conversationalist, and efficient
• This role is not a good fit for someone who wants to watch television during the day or be laid-back and inefficient; this role is for someone who can bring light and energy into the home and be kind
• Straightening up the home
• Making meals (nothing fancy), but cooking is required for this role.
• Being really attentive, such as getting water, helping him around, and on nice days, taking him to sit outside
• The principal is hard of hearing, so clear spoken English is required
• Light errands might be needed
• Making the bed
• Help fold laundry; help others in the household. Everyone pitches in and helps each other

• Must have elderly care on your resume
• Someone who has confidence, attention to detail, and empathy
• Experience with this situation is necessary 
• Comfortable in an environment where you must navigate difficult things whilst remaining pleasant and empathetic

• Starting at $35-40/hr

• Vacation and sick time