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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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$28/hr
St Charles, IL • 8 miles away

Friendly and dedicated caregiver needed...

Home Care

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00pm

We would like someone to be an energetic and friendly companion for my 95 year old Mother. We need someone who is helpful with light cleaning, laundry, general meal prep, cooking, and organizing of care materials. Primarily, our Mother needs help with toileting, repositioning, comfort care,... More

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$25/hr
Palatine, IL • 14 miles away

Wife is end of life and needs overnight care

Home Care

Weekly

12:00am - 10:00am

My is near end of life (51 years of age) and I need someone to watch her at night while I sleep. Potentially change her adult diapers or give her water. Medicine administration I can manage.

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$20/hr
Lake Zurich, IL • 17 miles away

LIVE IN CARE FOR ELDERLY GENTLEMAN

Home Care

Weekly

12:00am - 12:00am

Looking for someone to care for my 90 year old father in our home. Responsibilities include help feeding, showering, dressing and giving his meds.

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$18/hr
Geneva, IL • 11 miles away

Hands on help in home where father has...

Home Care

Weekly

12:30am - 8:30am (flexible)

Family with children and a dog (easily crated and not running around) will need extra in home help, while hospice is in effect.

Home located in safe neighborhood location.
Must have own transportation, be reliable and respectful.

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