Job Description

Weekend Live In Companion
( if you do not have prior experience, you will not be considered)


Position: Part Time Overnight

Schedule: Saturday 8 AM - Monday 8AM

Salary:

• Yearly salary: $$420/day
• Schedule: 28 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

Relocation: No - local candidates or those able to relocate independently

About the Family


An elderly couple in Spring Lake, NJ is seeking a compassionate and dedicated live-in companion to provide support and companionship to their 75-year-old family member living with Alzheimer's disease . The ideal candidate will demonstrate discretion, reliability, and extensive experience in memory care . This is a live-in position, five days per week , offering private accommodations and the opportunity to build a long-term, trusted relationship within a warm and respectful household.

• Home Size: 3,000 sq ft
• Pets: None
• Household Staff: Other companions

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines, including dressing, grooming, and reminders for hygiene (e.g., brushing teeth)
• Prepare and serve healthy, home-cooked meals daily
• Provide compassionate companionship and mental stimulation suitable for Alzheimer's care
• Ensure safety, monitor for changes in behavior or needs, and maintain a calm environment
• Light housekeeping related to the client's daily needs ( laundry, vacumming, make beds)
• Drive to appointments or outings as needed (vehicle provided)
• Be present overnight for emergency support only (client rarely wakes during the night)
  
  
  Must be willing to travel within the United States

Ideal Candidate & Personality


The ideal candidate is patient, proactive, and experienced with Alzheimer's or dementia care. They are nurturing, calm under pressure, and confident managing day-to-day care needs with respect and dignity. A passion for senior care, a positive demeanor, and strong communication skills are essential. The family is looking for someone who is a long-term fit and will bring peace of mind, reliability, and warmth to their home.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia in a private household
• Excellent references
• Legal to work in the United States
• Driver's license with clean driving record (vehicle provided)
• Able to prepare healthy meals
• Willing to live in 5 days/week and stay overnight (private bedroom provided)
• Must be willing to work on 6 major holidays with time and a half pay ( Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July)

Job Tags

Part time, Live in, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation, Night shift, Weekend work, Saturday,

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