Elder Care Companion for Dementia & Hospice Support

Sittercity.com; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sittercity.com is seeking care companions available on an as-needed basis to check in on an 85-year-old with dementia and hospice needs. The role includes showering assistance when needed, light meal prep, and medication reminders, and providing companionship to give the caregiver time to run errands and manage household tasks.

Caregivers should be patient, reliable, and able to support daily activities and occasional decluttering, while ensuring safety and comfort for the client at home.

Qualifications

• Caregiver able to assist with basic daily tasks.
• Support for showering and light meal prep as needed.
• Remind about medications and monitor safety.
• Provide companionship for a person with dementia and hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Showering assistance when needed and being available to help.
• Light meal preparation for the individual.
• Medication reminders and safety monitoring.
• Sit with mom to provide company and support caregiver errands.

Skills

Shower assistance

Meal prep

Medication reminder

Companionship

Job description

Sittercity.com is seeking care companions available on an as-needed basis to check in on an 85-year-old with dementia and hospice needs. The role includes showering assistance when needed, light meal prep, and medication reminders, and providing companionship to give the caregiver time to run errands and manage household tasks.

Caregivers should be patient, reliable, and able to support daily activities and occasional decluttering, while ensuring safety and comfort for the client at home.