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Join Our Team at Renewal Memory Partners – Where Care Meets Creativity!

Do you have a passion for caregiving and a love for the arts? Renewal Memory Partners is seeking compassionate, experienced Care Companions to bring joy and meaningful engagement to clients with dementia in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Whether it’s exploring museums, creating art, or enjoying music, dance, theater, and other creative activities, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a priceless connection with your clients.

Your Care Makes a Difference – Get the Pay and Perks You Deserve!

• Daily pay options

• Referral bonuses for introducing great caregivers

• Flexible scheduling: weekday, and weekend shifts

• Supportive office team that values your dedication

Who We’re Looking For:

• Male or female caregivers — all are welcome

• Experienced Companions with dementia/Alzheimer’s care background

• Reliable, patient, and compassionate individuals

• Comfortable traveling in Manhattan (willingness to work in other boroughs is a plus!)

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of elder care or dementia care experience

• Proven experience as a Companion

• COVID-19 vaccinated

Locations:

• Manhattan (primary need), with opportunities also in Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens

How to Apply:
Send your resume and cover letter to talent@renewalmemory.org.

Join us and let the art of care transform lives—both your clients’ and your own!

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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

• $300 Referral Bonus for 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

Work Location: In person