ME352 - Part-Time Caregiver - Upper West Side

Responsibilities

Provide warm companionship and emotional support throughout the day Assist with mobility and provide a steady arm while walking, particularly during outings Accompany to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands Help organize household projects and light "puttering" tasks around the home Assist with basic technology needs, including setting up devices, logging into healthcare portals, and troubleshooting simple issues Provide gentle reminders for medications, meals, and daily routines Encourage engagement and conversation while respecting the client's pace and independence Support daily activities while allowing the client to remain as independent as possible

Requirements

Reliable and punctual Comfortable accompanying the client throughout Manhattan for appointments and errands Able to provide mobility assistance as needed Legally authorized to work in the United States Strong references Previous experience caring for seniors or working as a companion caregiver Patient, compassionate, and an excellent listener Comfortable assisting someone who is frail and requires support with walking Tech-savvy enough to assist with smartphones, online accounts, and basic computer tasks Organized, dependable, and proactive Strong communication skills and respectful of a client's autonomy Salary and Benefits $45/hour Heavy housekeeping is not required; professional cleaners service the home twice per week