Find a Companion Care Job in Johnston, IA

Q: What is senior companion care?

Unlike babysitters or nannies, companion care jobs or senior care jobs generally involve caring for adults in their home. A companion care job description typically includes helping with daily activities such as walking, meals, bathing and a variety of other factors.

Q: How much do senior care workers earn?

The average hourly rate for companion care services varies depending on your qualifications and the needs of the person you’re caring for, but you can start to get an idea by looking at Sittercity’s rates for babysitters and nannies. Ultimately, you can set your own companion care pay rate.

Q: How do I become a senior care provider?

You don’t need to start a senior care business to become a companion care provider, but you can! You can set your own senior care pay rate based on the job description and your experience. You can look for companion care jobs in your city by searching on Sittercity. On Sittercity you need to be at least 18 years old to create a senior care profile.

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$20/hr
Ankeny, IA • 6 miles away

Elder Care

Home Care

Weekly

12:00pm - 8:00pm (flexible)

80 year old widow with limited mobility.

Looking for someone to provide elder care a couple of days per week (flexible on which days and time of day). Could become more frequent if needed.

Would include non-medical helping prepare food, scheduling doctors appointments, helping around the... More

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$19/hr
Van Meter, IA • 17 miles away

Part-time Elder Caregiver

Home Care

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Our family is seeking a kind & compassionate caregiver for our mom and to help our dad with respite care. We are looking for care at their home located in Van Meter - we need care for a couple of days per week, for approx 3 hours each day - we are open to working within your schedule! Care needs... More

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