Overview
A mature couple on the Upper East Side of NYC is seeking a companion for an 80-year-old male. This is a temporary person covering for someone who will need time off. The dates they need are June 3rd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, and 13th from 8am-5pm. The candidate to hire must understand that the principal has dementia. You must have companion experience.
Responsibilities
- Being kind, loving, gracious, a good conversationalist, and efficient
- Strong, he is a very large, tall man
- Taking him to the bathroom, washing him up, and getting him dressed
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Salary and Benefits
