Caregiver / Companion

Aleydis Residences; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private apartment provided

Job summary

Aleydis Residences is looking for an experienced Live-in Companion / Caregiver to support a private principal based in St Moritz, Switzerland, with regular travel to Portugal.

The role involves providing companionship, assisting with daily routines, and ensuring a healthy lifestyle. Qualified candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in similar roles and be fluent in Dutch or German. A separate private apartment will be provided.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a Companion, Caregiver, Household Assistant, or a similar support role.
• Experience supporting senior principals is highly desirable.
• Background in caregiving, hospitality, wellness, physiotherapy, personal training, or private service considered.
• Fluent Dutch or German required (English advantageous).
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and day-to-day support to the principal.
• Encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.
• Accompany the principal to appointments, social engagements, and activities.
• Assist with daily routines and general wellbeing.
• Ensure medication reminders are followed.
• Manage light household administration, invoices, and paperwork.
• Driving duties and household errands.
• Accompany the principal on regular trips to Portugal.

Skills

Companionship

Support for seniors

Organisational skills

Discretion

Driving

Flexibility

Proactivity

Fluency in Dutch or German

Fluency in English

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Live-in Companion / Caregiver to support a private principal based in St Moritz, Switzerland, with regular travel to Portugal.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and day-to-day support to the principal
• Encourage an active and healthy lifestyle
• Accompany the principal to appointments, social engagements, and activities
• Assist with daily routines and general wellbeing
• Ensure medication reminders are followed
• Manage light household administration, invoices, and paperwork
• Driving duties and household errands
• Accompany the principal on regular trips to Portugal

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience as a Companion, Caregiver, Household Assistant, or in a similar support role
• Experience supporting senior principals is highly desirable
• Background in caregiving, hospitality, wellness, physiotherapy, personal training, rehabilitation, or private service considered
• Fluent Dutch or German required (English advantageous)
• Valid driving licence
• Organised, discreet, reliable, and proactive
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly
• Regular travel to Portugal
• Separate private apartment provided