NOW HIRING: Croatian-Speaking Companion Caregiver $30/Hour | Westchester County, NY

Make a meaningful difference through companionship, culture, and connection.

We are seeking a warm, compassionate Croatian-speaking Companion Caregiver to support a 76-year-old gentleman living with dementia in the White Plains / Valhalla area of Westchester County .

This is more than a caregiving position - it’s an opportunity to provide genuine companionship, meaningful conversation, cultural connection, and engaging daily activities to someone who values his Croatian heritage.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for someone who can bring patience, positivity, and conversation into our client’s day while helping him remain engaged, active, and comfortable at home.

Your presence can make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

• Provide friendly companionship, conversation, and social interaction
• Support cognitive engagement through games, conversation, and meaningful activities
• Accompany the client on walks and simple outings
• Encourage an active and engaging daily routine
• Assist with light housekeeping, including laundry
• Prepare simple meals as needed
• Provide compassionate, respectful support tailored to the client’s needs

Who We’re Looking For

Croatian fluency is required.

The ideal candidate is

• Warm, patient, dependable, and genuinely compassionate
• Comfortable engaging with an older adult living with dementia
• Experienced in dementia care (preferred, but not required)
• Naturally conversational and socially engaging
• Interested in Croatian culture and able to create a sense of familiarity and connection
• Someone who understands that great companionship is an essential part of quality care

Location

White Plains / Valhalla, Westchester County, NY

Extremely convenient commute - just a 2-minute walk from the Valhalla Metro-North station.

Schedule

2–3 days per week

4–8 hour shifts

• Shifts scheduled between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM
• Flexible scheduling within these hours

Compensation

Competitive $30/hour pay

Flexible part-time schedule

• Easy Metro-North commute
• Meaningful one-on-one companionship
• Opportunity to use your Croatian language and cultural connection
• Make a genuine impact in the life of an older adult and his family

If you’re a compassionate Croatian speaker who believes that connection, dignity, and companionship can transform the caregiving experience , we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please send your updated resume and a brief cover letter to:

talent@renewalmemory.org

Join us in creating better days through compassion, connection, and quality care at home.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Come join our growing community of Care Partners who share this common purpose! At Renewal Memory Partners, we are dedicated to providing holistic, person-centered care to people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Our organization is also committed to providing affirming care to the LGBTQ community.

For all Care Partners of Renewal Memory Partners, we are proud to offer:

• Community: We understand that caring for older adults can be isolating at times, and we strive to build community among Care Partners through ongoing support groups, dynamic trainings, and virtual meet-ups.
• Professional Development: Through the Renewal Memory Institute, you will have access to best-in-class trainings offered by a multidisciplinary team of experts. You may also have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research studies through our partnerships with university and hospital-based teams.
• Competitive Compensation: At Renewal Memory Partners, we strive to offer top starting pay, plus a wide range of benefits.
• A Person-Centered Approach that Honors You: We celebrate both our clients and our Care Partners as diverse individuals, and actively learn about their hobbies, backgrounds, and interests. We thoughtfully match clients and Care Partners who can build genuine, authentic connections.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship to older adults and people with chronic health conditions in their homes (e.g., discussing current events, creating artwork, reviewing photo albums).
• Providing compassionate, patient hands-on personal care support for ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and transfers.
• Planning activities outside the home and accompanying clients to keep them engaged with the world and their favorite pastimes (e.g., trips to museums, concerts, plays, or the park).
• Escorting clients to doctors’ appointments.
• Running errands for clients (e.g., grocery shopping, sundries).
• Reminding clients to take their medications.
• Doing light exercise with clients (e.g., helping with stretching routine or prescribed physical therapy).
• Assisting clients in preparing meals.
• Performing light housekeeping, such as dusting, tidying, and laundry.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds including the creative arts and healthcare fields. Our employment is selective.

Strong candidates possess

• A passion for caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior experience working with this population is valued, but not required.
• An accredited high school diploma, though we prefer candidates with college and advanced degrees.
• Deep empathy and patience.
• Flexibility, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Creativity and a positive, open-hearted approach.
• Strong composure under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust-based relationships with clients and their families.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Referral Bonusfor Care Partners and Clients
• Daily Pay - Access your earnings 24-48 hours after a shift
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Trainings
• Care Partner of the Month Awards – We celebrate you!
• 401(k) for Senior Care Partners
• 24/7 Client Services Support
• 24/7 RN Support

Job Type : Part-time

Work Location : In person