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Position: Housekeeper/Companion for educated, active widowed woman (79 years old) who appreciates the arts, museums, sports, politics, etc. and wants to enjoy her life with dignity. Assistance helping with walking using a walker and a cane at times, and able to help minimize the Principals anxiety in the morning.

Location: Morristown, NJ, 3 bedroom townhome
What Works Best for Family: Someone who is patient, friendly / conversational, ability to work independently and anticipate needs. Good communication skills. Someone comfortable helping with anxiety at times. Some flexibility with schedule may sometimes be required. 

Requested Duration: Indefinitely

Position Responsibilities

• Driving: YES, Required
• Errands: Assist with daily errands, grocery shopping, rides to / from appointments or activities.2/3 times a wk Grocery Shopping
• Housekeeping: Yes, Light cleaning / tidying is required, ability to do deep housekeeping is a Plus!
• Laundry: Yes
• Cooking: Yes, Simple Meal prep, cooking basic meal
• Medication management assistance
• Ability to troubleshoot simple phone or computer issues and light administrative support (bills / banking)
• Assistance with helping with walking when needed, a walker and a cane
• Comfortable with personal hygiene assistance but not required as it’s not needed at the moment

Position Requirements

• Work Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 6 days week, Monday-Saturday, Flexible 
• Languages: English
• Experience: Years of Experience, Someone comfortable helping with anxiety and bipolar or excitable behavior
• References: Minimum of 2 References
• Background check upon contingent offer of hire
• Must Currently Live close to the residence, with no more than a 20-30 minute commute.

Position Compensation

• Salary: $50+ hr. DOE
• Living Accommodations: Live Out