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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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$20/hr
Lorton, VA • 17 miles away

Drop-In Care Needed

Home Care

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

My mother is 71 years old and is in need of drop-in care 2-3 times a week. We primarily need someone to come by between 11AM to 1 PM to make sure she has her lunch and has gotten up to go to the bathroom. She is not able to get up from a seated position alone on most occasions and needs... More

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