Job Description

Companionship Opportunity

A mature couple on the Upper East Side of NYC is seeking a companion for the 80-year-old husband. The schedule will be Sundays, 8am-6pm. The candidate to hire must understand the principal is in his final stages of life. The role starts immediately.

The responsibilities include:

• 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

The requirements include:

• 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 include:

• Starting at $35+/hour
• Vacation and sick time

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