Companion Aide
Dharma Home Care · Hackensack, NJ · 5 days ago
On-siteAdministrative$17.5/hrPart-time
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Starting Pay $17.50/hr
Instant Pay Available
Flexible Schedules Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone's Day
Key Responsibilities
- Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
- Providing supportive supervision and companionship to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia during walks, appointments, errands, and community outings
- Aiding with meal preparation
- Playing games, listening to music, reading, and engaging in hobbies
- Providing reminders, encouragement, and emotional support
- Supporting individuals living with memory loss through meaningful engagement and routine
- Aiding with shopping, errands, and transportation (when applicable)
- Performing light housekeeping related to the client's care and comfort
Qualifications
- Reliable transportation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with older adults or individuals living with dementia
- Ability to work independently and build trusting relationships
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities (languages encouraged to apply: Hindi, Punjabi, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Spanish, and other languages spoken within local communities)
Preferred Qualifications
- Retired teachers
- Retired healthcare professionals
- College and nursing students
- Former family caregivers
- Social workers
- Activity coordinators
- Community volunteers
- Individuals with experience supporting older adults