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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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$25/hr
Princeton Junction, NJ • 25 miles away

Occasional Companion Care

Home Care

Occasional

On an as-needed basis

Occasionally will require a responsible individual who has experience with someone (spouse) with dementia. Job will entail staying in home for 5-6 hours.

Duties: prepping some meals, snacks. Help with tv remote, dispensing some medications.

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$20/hr
Rockaway, NJ • 22 miles away

Need help taking care of a 1 year old baby...

Home Care

One-time

Start date: 05/07

8:00am - 4:00pm

Overnight is taken care of, but my wife will need a hand taking care of our 12 month old baby from 8am-5pm on May 7th and 8th. Rate is negotiable. Please reach out to discuss details. Thank you!

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$15/hr
Brooklyn, NY • 24 miles away

Care for Grandparents During Afternoon Hours

Home Care

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Requesting Cantonese Speaking Health Aide to look after and home care for grandparents (85 & 90) when alone in the afternoon hours.
Conversational and light exercise / movement to keep them active in the living area space.
Medical needs are taking regular medication as required.

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$35/hr
Jersey City, NJ • 19 miles away

Home Caregivers

Home Care

Weekly

9:30am - 1:30pm (flexible)

Companionship
Medication Needs and Reminders
Meal Prep and Nutrition
Personal Care and Hygiene
Staying Active
Cognitive Engagement

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