Compassionate Elder Caregiver: Companionship & Safety

UniversaCare Inc.; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Family environment

Consistent schedule

Meaningful impact

Job summary

UniversaCare Inc. is seeking an extroverted, reliable Caregiver to provide companionship and personal assistance for an elderly client.

The role emphasizes warmth, attentiveness, and energy to support daily routines, ensure safety, and help with mobility and activities. Schedule includes afternoons with occasional weekends; punctual attendance is essential and valued in a family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving or companion care experience preferred.
• Outgoing personality with ability to engage in conversation.
• Reliable and punctual for every shift.
• Ability to assist mobility using gait belt and walker.
• Compassionate, patient, and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social engagement.
• Monitor wellbeing and encourage participation in activities.
• Assist with grooming and dressing supervision.
• Support safe ambulation and fall prevention.
• Help client move safely between floors in the home.
• Prepare tea/snacks and light meals.
• Ensure punctual attendance and consistent schedule.

Skills

Caregiving

Companionship

Reliability

Mobility assistance

Safety awareness

Job description

UniversaCare Inc. is seeking an extroverted, reliable Caregiver to provide companionship and personal assistance for an elderly client.

The role emphasizes warmth, attentiveness, and energy to support daily routines, ensure safety, and help with mobility and activities. Schedule includes afternoons with occasional weekends; punctual attendance is essential and valued in a family-oriented environment.