Overview
A kind elderly couple in Brookline, MA, just outside of Boston, is seeking a live-out companion to work 4-5 days per week. The schedule can be flexible but weekends are required, and the other preferred weekdays are Wednesday and Friday. The couple is in their early 80's- one of them has mobility issues, and the other is experiencing the early stages of dementia, so someone with experience in those areas would be ideal.
Responsibilities
- Light tidying throughout the day (there is a regularly scheduled housekeeper to handle most housekeeping)
- Transporting the principals to errands, the grocery store, and medical appointments
- Keep the principals company during the day, doing activities and accompanying them on outings
- Meal preparation, and meal service
- Drive the principals to CT or NY in the future to visit their family
Qualifications
- Patient and compassionate
- Organized and tidy
- Comfort in the kitchen and willing to prepare and serve basic meals
- Reliable and professional
- Familiar with the Brookline/Boston area, and able to get the principals out and about
Requirements
- US work authorization
- Experience working with clients with dementia and mobility issues
- Local to the Boston area
- Driver's license and willingness to transport the principals in the provided vehicle
- The ability to speak Spanish is highly desired, as the family's first language is Spanish
Salary and Benefits
