Elderly Caregiver

ElderCare.com; Florida; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Elder Care is seeking a compassionate independent caregiver to assist our loved one with dementia who is on hospice. This split-shift, six-days-a-week role emphasizes short, focused visits and local availability for morning and evening transitions.

Your day includes a 3-hour shift on each of six days, covering morning routines, gentle wake-up, breakfast support, and a calming bedtime routine, with safe transfers and collaboration with the hospice team. Background checks required.

Qualifications

• Direct experience caring for patients with dementia (moderate-to-advanced).
• Experience or comfort with end-of-life/hospice care.
• Ability to perform safe physical transfers and use transfer aids if needed.
• Reliable, patient, and able to communicate gently with minimal stimulation.

Responsibilities

• AM Routine: assist waking, incontinence checks, skin checks, soft breakfast.
• PM Routine: support sundowning calmness, bedtime routine, safe tuck-in.
• Mobility & Transfers: assist with bed transfers safely.
• Collaborate with hospice team; clinical care handled by hospice professionals.

Skills

Dementia care

End-of-life care

Transfers

Reliability

Patience

Gentle communication

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable independent caregiver to assist our loved one who has dementia and is currently on hospice care. Because we are looking to bridge the morning and evening transitions, this position is a split shift running 6 days a week. We are looking for a dedicated professional who lives locally and is comfortable with short, focused visits.

Hours/Schedule

• Days: 6 days per week (Schedule to be discussed; can be Monday through Friday and Sunday. Total: 3 hours per day (18 hours per week total).
• Morning Shift: 1.5 hours (e.g., 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM) – Focus on gentle waking, breakfast, and morning routine.
• Bedtime Shift: 1.5 hours (e.g., 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM) – Focus on winding down, changing, and safe transfer to bed.

Key Responsibilities

• AM Routine: Gently assist with waking, checking/changing for incontinence, skin checks,and preparing/feeding a soft breakfast.
• PM Routine: Manage late-day confusion (sundowning) with a calm demeanor, assist with transitioning into sleepwear, and ensure a safe, comfortable tuck-in.
• Mobility & Transfers: Safely assist with transferring in and out of bed.
• Collaboration: Work peacefully alongside our active hospice team (the hospice nurse and hospice aide handle all clinical care and specialized bathing).

Required Qualifications

• Direct, verifiable experience caring for patients with moderate-to-advanced dementia.
• Experience or high comfort level with end-of-life/hospice care.
• Strong skills in safe physical transfers (experience with gait belts or transfer assists a plus).
• Exceptional reliability, patience, and a gentle, low-stimulation communication style.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and provide at least two professional references.

The pay for this position is $18 per hour.

Services

• Personal Care

• Hospice

Work Details

• Live Out
• Part Time