Senior Companion- Part Time Days and Overnights

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and engaging Senior Companions to provide non-medical support and meaningful companionship to seniors and other adults in their homes. Our goal is to help clients maintain independence, reduce loneliness, and enjoy a higher quality of life through friendship, conversation, and light assistance with daily routines. This role is strictly non-medical — no medical tasks are permitted.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support through friendly conversation, active listening, and shared activities to combat isolation and promote mental well-being.
• Engage clients in recreational and social activities, such as reading aloud, playing games (cards, puzzles, board games), reminiscing, watching favorite shows, or pursuing hobbies/interests.
• Assist with meal preparation (simple, nutritious meals/snacks), serving meals, and cleanup related to meals (no complex cooking or feeding required).
• Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe, comfortable environment (e.g., dusting, vacuuming/sweeping small areas, washing dishes, tidying living spaces, changing linen, laundry).
• Run errands such as grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, or mailing items.
• Provide transportation to appointments, social outings, or errands (using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement — valid driver's license and clean record required).
• Offer medication reminders only (no administration, handling, or decision-making about meds).
• Monitor client safety and well-being during visits; report any changes in condition, concerns, or incidents immediately to supervisor (e.g., falls, confusion, health changes).
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and respect client dignity, privacy, and preferences at all times.
• Follow individualized client service plans and document activities/visits accurately (e.g., via app or log).
• Assist with intake and office procedures as requested.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
• Attend required orientation, ongoing training, and team meetings.

Experience

• Previous experience in caregiving, senior support, customer service, or related fields preferred but not required (we provide training).

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Senior care: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hamburg, NY 14075 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $19