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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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$100/week
Beach Park, IL • 19 miles away

grandmother care/company

Home Care

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

any available time to come and checkup/In. Serbian/broken English speaking. Enjoys gardening. Possible transportation to grocery stores.

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$20/hr
Franklin Park, IL • 17 miles away

Seeking a reliable and seasoned caregiver...

Home Care

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Family is in need of a caregiver who can step in on an as needed basis. Caregiver must be a non-smoker, have a valid driver's license/vehicle, and have experience caring for an older adult. Looking for help with duties such as light housecleaning/laundry, transportation, medication reminders, etc.

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$30/hr
Des Plaines, IL • 10 miles away

Elderly Male with Dementia

Home Care

Weekly

12:00pm - 4:00pm (flexible)

We need someone to help bathe my father who has dementia and take him on activities to help keep his mind going.

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$50/hr
Chicago, IL • 15 miles away

Daily hygiene care

Home Care

Weekly

12:00am - 2:00am (flexible)

Certified home health care person to help with 92 year old with hygiene - helping get in and out of shower, possibly some laundry and light cleaning.

West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago

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