Specialized Memory Care Companion & Administrative Assistant – Beverly Hills / Los Angeles

Synergy HomeCare; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare in Beverly Hills is seeking a Part-Time Memory Care Companion / Administrative Assistant to support a 70-year-old woman living independently. The role combines warm companionship with light administrative tasks, transportation, and memory care using person-centered approaches.

Schedule is 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, three days per week in Beverly Hills/Los Angeles. Mileage is reimbursed; onboarding pay is $19/hour. Client care rate ranges from $23–$25/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Warm, caring, empathetic, and dependable personality.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• At least 1 year of Alzheimer’s/dementia or memory care experience, OR current enrollment in a related degree program.
• Experience or familiarity with accompanying clients to appointments and community activities.
• Active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration OR willingness to complete HCA registration.
• Valid California Driver’s License.
• Clean driving record; DMV check required.
• Reliable personal vehicle and current auto insurance.
• Willingness to transport the client in your personal vehicle.
• Ability to pass a background check/Live Scan.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Current TB clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, engaging companionship while supporting the client's independence and dignity.
• Encourage meaningful community activities based on the client's interests, such as museums and local events.
• Use person-centered memory care techniques and structured choices to support independence and reduce confusion.
• Observe the client's routines, behavior, and well-being and communicate updates to family members.
• Safely transport and accompany the client to medical appointments and memory care activities.
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments, pharmacy refills, calendars, and daily task lists.
• Assist with grocery shopping, errands, and light household organization.
• Maintain a consistent and dependable schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing/OT/PT/psychology/Social Work/Gerontology studies

Job description

Make a meaningful impact supporting a vibrant 70-year-old woman living independently in Beverly Hills/Los Angeles with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. She values her independence, lifestyle, and connection to her community.

We are seeking a warm, caring, dependable caregiver with excellent communication skills to provide companion care, administrative support, transportation, and choice-based memory care.

Position Details

• Position: Part-Time Memory Care Companion / Administrative Assistant

• Location: Beverly Hills / Los Angeles

• Schedule: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 3 days per week

• Days: Monday–Friday, flexible on which 3 days

• Hours: 12 hours per week

• Pay: $19.00–$25.00/hour

• Training Rate: $19.00/hour during initial onboarding and training

• Client Care Rate: $23.00–$25.00/hour, based on experience and qualifications

• Mileage: Mileage reimbursement provided for client transportation and outings

What You’ll Do

• Provide warm, engaging companionship while supporting the client's independence and dignity.

• Encourage meaningful community activities based on the client's interests, such as museums, botanical gardens, flower markets, shopping, and local events.

• Use person-centered memory care techniques and structured choices to support independence and reduce confusion.

• Observe the client's routines, behavior, and overall well-being and communicate meaningful updates to family members.

• Safely transport and accompany the client to medical appointments, wellness visits, and memory care or cognitive activities.

• Assist with scheduling medical appointments, pharmacy refills, calendars, and daily task lists.

• Assist with grocery shopping, errands, picking up flowers or supplies, and light household organization.

• Maintain a consistent and dependable schedule.

Requirements

• Warm, caring, empathetic, and dependable personality.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• At least 1 year of Alzheimer’s/dementia or memory care experience, OR current enrollment in a degree program in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Gerontology.

• Experience or familiarity with accompanying clients to appointments and community activities.

• Ability to provide person-centered care using redirection, visual cues, and choice-based communication.

• Active California Home Care Aide (HCA) registration OR willingness to complete HCA registration.

• Valid California Driver’s License.

• Clean driving record; DMV check required.

• Reliable personal vehicle and current auto insurance.

• Willingness to transport the client in your personal vehicle.

• Ability to pass a background check/Live Scan.

• Current CPR/First Aid certification.

• Current TB clearance.

Who Would Be a Great Fit?

This position may be especially well suited for an experienced dementia/memory care caregiver or a student studying Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or Gerontology who enjoys working one-on-one with older adults.

If you are compassionate, dependable, organized, and passionate about helping someone maintain independence and stay connected to the community, we would love to hear from you.