Location: Bridgehampton, Long Island / NYC
Compensation: $1100-$1400/weekly (40 Hours)
Work Hours: Full-Time M-F; unless otherwise specified & agreed upon. If the Mr. is away, overnights would be required with the Ms.
Accommodation: Live In or Live Out
Position Overview:
A private couple is seeking a kind, reliable, and flexible Companion to assist with daily activities, including transportation to their residences in Long Island & NYC, household duties, and provide light meal prep. The role will primarily be in Bridgehampton, Long Island, with occasional travel between Long Island and NYC. The companion will support the Ms., who has mobility challenges due to Parkinson's, and offer light assistance to her partner. This is a live-in or live-out position. The couple travels to Jamaica in the winter (Dec-March).
Responsibilities:
- Assist the 75-year-old wife with mobility when needed and daily activities, ensuring her safety, especially when navigating stairs
- Drive the couple between their residences in Long Island and NYC
- Run errands, including grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, and collecting mail
- Prepare simple meals (breakfast and dinner) for the couple
- Light household tidying and organization (housekeepers come twice a week)
- Provide companionship without being intrusive, especially when the wife is home alone
- House-sit and manage light duties such as mail collection, plant care, and organization during the couple's winter travels
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license (car available for use)
- Experience working with elderly individuals with mobility issues preferred
- Compassionate, trustworthy, with a sense of humor and adaptability to changing situations
- Ability to provide companionship in a warm and engaging manner
- Minimum 2 references
- Background check upon contingent offer of hire
Additional Details:
- Domestic travel required between Long Island and NYC
- When the couple is in Jamaica (Dec-Mar), duties will be lighter, focused on house-sitting and occasional errands
- Open to live-in or live-out arrangements depending on the candidate's preference
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a family environment and can offer both practical help and kind companionship.
