Overview
A mature, active principal in his mid-nineties is seeking a companion who can live-in nights and weekends for the next six weeks. This role could extend indefinitely. Normally, the princial walks/hikes up to 6 miles daily, reads voraciously, is comfortable with new technology, and can converse intelligently on various subjects. The principal is active in a charity he supports research for and travels frequently. The primary residence would be in the Princeton, NJ, area for six months of the year, with sporatic travel to Carmel, CA to visit family during the rest of the year. The position is a temporary, full-time, working Monday through Friday, usually starting around 6-7pm through 10am and then weekends. There is another PA/Companion who works from 10am-7pm during the week. This position would be to fill in for the hours they are not there. Driving around NJ and NYC is required and the candidate should be extremely comfortable with this. The candidate should live a commutable distance to Princeton for the day if they want to live-out. If housing is required, the family is willing to offer for the right candidate. This role is looking to do a hire immediately with upcoming travel to CA.
Responsibilities
- Provide nighttime and weekend support to the principal
- Companionship when the family is unable to interact socially.
- This position is NOT to be considered a home health care aid at this time. It is daily social and travel companionship.
- The principal will be fully responsible for directing the companion about his needs in all situations.
- Must be comfortable with:
- Hiking
- Preparing simple meals
- Driving
- Traveling
TRAVEL:
The principal lives in New Jersey but travels and spends extended time in Carmel, California. The companion should be comfortable living either locally already or in nearby provided housing in NJ for a full 6 months with episodic visits to California in the other six months. Both in NJ and CA, there would be housing provided when needed.
Requirements
- Legal to work in the US
- Passport ready and able to travel
- Valid and clean driver's license
- Fully Vaccinated
- Meal prep/cooking simple meals
- Well educated.
- Discreet
- Live-in/Live-out flexibility
- Enjoy hiking and walking. (Prefer a nature enthusiast.)
- Enjoying cultural activities such as opera, museums, and movies is a plus!
- Enjoys games such as Backgammon or Cribbage, is a plus!
- High emotional intelligence
- Adaptable and comfortable in a variety of social settings
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering a competitive salary, depending on experience.
