Live in Companion

Private Family in Spring Lake, NJ Seeking a Live-In Companion
( if you do not have prior experience, you will not be considered)

Position:Full-Time Live-In Companion (Alzheimer’s Care)
Schedule:Sunday–Thursday or Monday–Friday | | Live-In required (overnight stay included) ( you have to go home on your days off)
Salary:

• Yearly salary:$130,000
• Schedule:60 hours per week

Start Date:ASAP
Benefits: 10 Days of PTO,
Relocation:No – local candidates or those able to relocate independently

About the Family

An elderly couple in Spring Lake, NJ is seeking a compassionate and dedicated live-in companion to provide support and companionship to their 75-year-old family member living with Alzheimer’s disease. The ideal candidate will demonstrate discretion, reliability, and extensive experience in memory care. This is a live-in position, five days per week, offering private accommodations and the opportunity to build a long-term, trusted relationship within a warm and respectful household.

• Home Size:3,000 sq ft
• Pets:None
• Household Staff: Other companions

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines, including dressing, grooming, and reminders for hygiene (e.g., brushing teeth)
• Prepare and serve healthy, home-cooked mealsdaily
• Provide compassionate companionship and mental stimulation suitable for Alzheimer’s care
• Ensure safety, monitor for changes in behavior or needs, and maintain a calm environment
• Light housekeeping related to the client’s daily needs ( laundry, vacumming, make beds)
• Drive to appointments or outings as needed (vehicle provided)
• Be present overnight for emergency support only(client rarely wakes during the night)

  Must be willing to travel within the United States

Ideal Candidate & Personality

The ideal candidate is patient, proactive, and experiencedwith Alzheimer’s or dementia care. They are nurturing, calm under pressure, and confident managing day-to-day care needs with respect and dignity. A passion for senior care, a positive demeanor, and strong communication skills are essential. The family is looking for someone who is a long-term fitand will bring peace of mind, reliability, and warmth to their home.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia in a private household
• Excellent references
• Legal to work in the United States
• Driver’s license with clean driving record (vehicle provided)
• Able to prepare healthy meals
• Willing to live in 5 days/week and stay overnight (private bedroom provided)
• Must be willing to work on 6 major holidays with time and a half pay ( Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July)