Live-in Weekend Companion

Job Description

Live-in Companion Job Description

Job Details

Position: Live-in Companion

Schedule: Saturday AM to Monday AM (Live-in)

Location: Old Westbury, Long Island, NY

Accommodation: Private bed and bath

Compensation: 2 days/$420 per day (each day is a12 hr shift)

Overview

An elderly client in Old Westbury, Long Island, NY, seeks a trustworthy, friendly, and reliable live-in companion. The ideal candidate is neat, compassionate, discreet, and able to work collaboratively with a team. The role requires experience working with the elderly, demonstrating competence, sound judgment, and discretion. The client values a good listener, a pleasant conversationalist with a sense of humor, and a professional yet friendly demeanor.

Duties

Provide companionship and assistance as requested

Monitor the clients well-being while preserving their sense of independence

Perform light cooking, housekeeping, and occasional laundry as needed

Update the house calendar with all client-related activities and appointments

Coordinate schedules effectively

Drive the client to the market and appointments as needed (car provided)

Character

Warm, engaging, friendly, and a good listener

Professional, proactive, capable, and resourceful

Polished in appearance and demeanor

Strong communicator

High level of discretion, loyalty, and integrity

Sound judgment and common sense

Clean and neat

Requirements

5+ years experience as a companion or in a similar role

Excellent references

Nursing degree (preferred, but not required)

Valid drivers license (car provided)

Non-smoker

Full-time