Full-Time Companion/Caregiver | Upper East Side, NYC

A lovely older active couple in their eighties, on the Upper East Side, NYC, is looking to hire a full-time live-out companion caretaker. The role would be helping to maintain their NYC apartment and companion care.   The schedule would be 5 days a week from 11am-7pm, when in the city.  In the summer (May 15 through Sept 15), the role would be live-in East Hampton.  The schedule would be working over the weekends for 5-6 days per week from 9-10am to 7pm.  This position is looking to hire immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Daily companion care responsibilities.  
• Running errands
• Helping with grocery shopping
• Liaise with other staff - housekeeper and driver
• Drive the couple around to appointments, events, dinners, errands, etc.
• Making sure everything is prepared for upcoming trips
• Helping them to maneuver the right buttons on the iphone or TV remote.  

Requirements:

• Must be legal to work in the US
• Must be comfortable driving and have a clean and valid license
• Fully vaccinated
• Steady and calm demeanor
• Ability to proactively anticipate and solve issues
• Prior nursing or medical experience is a plus
• Meal Prep and be able to cook, is a plus

Note: In East Hampton, the accommodations will be a private bedroom & full bath.

Salary & Benefits:

The family is open on a competitive salary starting at $40-45/hr+ depending on experience. Benefits to include:

• PTO
• Medical Stipend