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Full-Time Companion Caregiver / HousemanA private family in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, is seeking an experienced, warm, and dependable Full-Time Companion Caregiver / Houseman to provide daily support to an elderly gentleman, age 90.His wife, age 88, is active and self-sufficient. The primary focus of the position will be providing one-on-one companionship, supervision, personal support, transportation, and assistance with the husband's daily routine. He has early-stage dementia, so previous experience supporting seniors with dementia or other memory-related conditions is important.In addition to companion-care responsibilities, the position will include light houseman duties such as overseeing contractors and service providers, receiving deliveries, assisting with household errands, monitoring basic maintenance needs, and helping keep household and storage areas organized.The family is seeking someone with a calm, patient, and caring personality who is comfortable working closely with an elderly gentleman while helping him maintain as much independence, dignity, and normalcy as possible.Schedule and Living ArrangementThe family is seeking a live-in candidate who is available to work approximately 5 to 6 days per week.The couple spends approximately May through October in Michigan and October through April in Florida. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to travel with them to Michigan during the summer months.Companion Care ResponsibilitiesProvide daily companionship and one-on-one support to the husbandAssist with daily activities and help ensure his routines are followedProvide assistance with dressing, grooming, and personal care as neededProvide support and supervision due to early-stage dementiaMonitor changes in routine, behavior, mobility, or general well-beingPrepare meals and assist with kitchen cleanupCare for and organize the couple's personal wardrobesAccompany the husband to doctors' appointments and other engagementsDrive to appointments, errands, grocery shopping, and other activities as neededAssist with grocery shopping and household errandsTravel with the couple between Florida and MichiganPerform additional companion-care duties as neededLight Houseman DutiesOversee and coordinate contractors, maintenance personnel, landscapers, pool service providers, and other household vendors as neededReceive packages, deliveries, and service providers at the residenceAssist with minor household tasks such as changing light bulbs, moving small household items, and basic household setupHelp keep storage areas, garages, and utility spaces organizedMonitor the home for maintenance issues and report anything requiring repair or professional attentionAssist with household supply runs and basic restockingHelp ensure common areas remain neat, orderly, and well maintainedProvide general household support when the family is traveling or additional assistance is neededRequirementsPrevious professional companion or caregiver experienceExperience working with elderly individualsExperience supporting individuals with dementia or memory-related conditionsValid driver's license and a safe driving recordComfortable driving seniors to appointments and errandsWilling and able to travel to Michigan for several months each yearComfortable with a live-in arrangement and flexible to stay overnight as neededComfortable performing light houseman and household-support dutiesWarm, patient, caring, and attentiveProfessional in appearance and demeanorHighly discreet and respectful of privacyDependable, trustworthy, and organizedFlexible and comfortable adapting to the family's changing needsOpen to a long-term, full-time commitmentCompensation & Benefits: Commensurate with experience.

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