Senior Companion

Seniors Helping Seniors Merrimack Valley; Dunstable (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Seniors Helping Seniors Merrimack Valley is seeking a compassionate companion for a client in Dunstable, MA to provide friendship and social engagement, including errands and lunchtime outings.

No prior experience is required as training will be provided; a dementia-friendly approach is a plus. A patient, kind caregiver with a valid driver's license and clean driving record is needed to make a meaningful difference in daily life.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training will be provided.
• Experience interacting with someone with dementia is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and friendship to the client.
• Assist with outings to shops and lunches and other activities to get out of the house.
• Support daily routines with patience and kindness.

Skills

Companionship

Patience

Kindness

Reliable transportation

Education

Driver's license

Job description

We have an immediate need for someone to provide companionship and friendship to one of our clients located in Dunstable, MA.

Our client enjoys going out shopping, for lunches and other activities to get out of the house.

The desired schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday mid-day for 3 hours per day.

No experience necessary, we will train the right person.

If you have experience interacting with someone with dementia that would be a plus.

Our client needs someone with patience and kindness and the willingness to make a difference. Reliable transportation and a driver's license with a clean driving record is also required for this position.