KP635 - Part-Time Elderly Companion - Westport, CT

Overview:

A warm, kind, live-out companion is sought for an elderly individual in Westport, CT. The schedule will likely be 7am-2pm Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend hours available in due course if the candidate is open to it. The principal was a former surgeon, so she is health conscious and enjoys her independence - she is able bodied, creative and enjoyable to spend time with.

Responsibilities:

• Support the principal with her daily routine e.g. showering, getting dressed, applying hearing aids etc.
• The principal loves to read, but has severe glaucoma, so candidates should ideally enjoy reading/ literature, and be willing to read to her
• Design/play games that the principal has had to forego that don’t require vision
• Encourage the principal to walk after meals/stay mobile
• Enable the principal and foster a sense of independence
• There may be times when the principal is sleeping and the role may extend to light laundry, light housekeeping, or light food prep, but there is a housekeeper who performs all deep cleaning and general housekeeping
• The principal has two mini Golden Doodles, so candidates must be dog friendly and be willing to walk them (with the principal)

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 5 years' verifiable experience working in the context of an elderly companion
• Have experience supporting individuals’ mental health when they are losing physical capacities
• Experience working with individuals with vision loss
• Be thoughtful, warm, friendly and empathetic

Requirements:

• US passport, Green Card or EAC 
• COVID vaccinated, and ideally up to date on Flu/ RSV/ Tdap and MMR vaccinations
• Must have a clean and current driving record
• Must be animal friendly (dogs)
• Available to start ASAP

Salary and Benefits:

• $35-$55/hr + healthcare stipend will be discussed after an initial trial period.