Companion Caregiver (Part-Time)

Job overview

The Companion Caregiver (Part-Time) role is onsite in New York, NY, supporting a private client in Fresh Meadows, Queens. Pay is $19–$25 per hour, with a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday schedule from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. UniversaCare describes this as a relationship-focused companion care position with responsive team support. The caregiver provides companionship and emotional support, monitors well-being, gives medication reminders, prepares light meals, runs errands, drives the client to appointments, and encourages participation in daily activities. The role is intended to support the client’s well-being and engagement through consistent, personalized assistance.

What you'll do

• Provide companionship and emotional support
• monitor overall well-being
• give medication reminders
• prepare light meals
• assist with shopping and errands
• drive the client to appointments
• encourage engagement in daily activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

part-time

companion caregiver

companion care

emotional support

medication reminders

meal preparation

errands

client transportation

fresh meadows queens

new york ny

universacare

$19–$25/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Responsive team support and high-quality private-pay cases.

Why this role

Consistent weekday schedule: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; private-pay case; reliable transportation and driving required.

About the employer

UniversaCare is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.