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To excel as a Virtual Elderly Companion, you need excellent communication skills, patience, and a genuine interest in supporting seniors, generally supported by caregiving experience or related training. Familiarity with video conferencing platforms, messaging apps, and scheduling tools is often required, while certifications in first aid or elder care are sometimes preferred. Exceptional empathy, active listening, and reliability set candidates apart in this position. These skills and qualities are vital for building trust, fostering meaningful connections, and ensuring the well-being and comfort of elderly clients in a remote setting.

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A Virtual Elderly Companion provides remote social interaction and emotional support to seniors through phone calls, video chats, or messaging. The role involves engaging in friendly conversations, playing games, reminding about daily tasks, and offering companionship to reduce loneliness. It does not include medical or physical caregiving but focuses on improving the senior’s well-being through meaningful connections.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Elderly Companion job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $33,842 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Elderly Companion/ Caregiver

Cherished Companions Home Care, LLC

Mentor, OH • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Part-Time Lake County Caregiver
We are looking for individuals to help care for local elderly clients, one-on-one, in their homes. Most of our elderly clients need help with day-to-day things like grocery shopping, running errands, housekeeping, laundry, preparing meals, and helping them remain as independent as possible, in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Some clients need a little more intimate help with things such as showering and toileting. Every case is different. Hours and clients will be based on your individual availability, skill & comfortable level.
Do you have some extra free time? Do you want to help give back to others in the community in a meaningful way? If this sounds like you, we want you on our crew!
Job Title: Caregiver, Granny Nanny, Elderly BFF... the titles are endless! ;)
Location: Lake County (Mentor, Willoughby, Kirtland, Painesville, etc.) & Geauga County (Chardon, Chesterland, Newbury, etc.)
Pay: $16.00 per hour to start. $1-$2 pay differential for short shifts (shifts lasting only 2-3 hours in length). Numerous ways to advance & make more $$$!
About Us: We are a locally owned and operated home care agency. We have one owner, one office & the same set of schedulers. With us, you're a valued individual, not just a number. We offer an outstanding compensation package to those individuals who meet our high standards to become a Cherished Companion. Our caregivers are ACTUAL EMPLOYEES of our company and not just contract workers. That means we pay all taxes and our caregivers are guaranteed the protections that go along with being an employee of a company versus being self-employed. We are also the proud winner of the 2023 & 2024 Home Care Pulse awards: Best of Home Care Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice and Leader in Excellence.
How to Apply: Apply online and then check your email. A Skills Survey will be sent to you with a list of true or false questions. Please answer true or false to each question and then hit submit. Once we receive your answers, we will reach out to you by email about the next step in the hiring process.
Responsibilities:
  • Spreading smiles wider than a Cheshire cat as you assist clients with their daily activities.
  • Being the ultimate BFF (Best Friend Forever) to our clients, offering companionship, a listening ear, and endless cups of tea.
  • Providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and peace of mind.
  • Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, with the utmost sensitivity and respect.
  • Offering emotional support and companionship to patients and their families, creating a nurturing and reassuring presence.
  • Channeling your inner Martha Stewart to whip up culinary masterpieces (or at least edible creations) in the kitchen.
  • Channeling your inner superhero to tackle household chores and errands with finesse (cape optional).
  • Keeping spirits high with your top-notch joke-telling skills and infectious laughter.
  • Providing personalized care that would make even Mary Poppins proud.

Requirements:
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • A valid driver's license & vehicle (to embark on epic grocery store runs and pharmacy adventures).
  • Willing to drive up to 30 minutes to get to clients' homes.
  • Ability to pass a criminal background check.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy and understanding.
  • A deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by patients and families at the end of life.
  • A knack for turning everyday moments into unforgettable memories.
  • The ability to find humor in even the most challenging situations, because laughter truly is the best medicine.
  • We hire State Tested Nursing Aides (STNAs), Home Health Aides (HHAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), Personal Care Assistants (PCAs), nursing students, retired nurses, retirees (from any field), empty-nesters, *OR* anyone else with a heart & desire to care for others, who are willing to learn and become a professional caregiver.

Perks:
  • $16.00 per hour starting pay
  • Pay differential for short shifts
  • Unlimited hugs (and occasional high-fives) from our adorable clients.
  • Flexibility that would make a contortionist jealous - because life happens, and we get it.
  • A supportive team that values your unique talents and quirks.
  • The satisfaction of knowing you're making a real difference in someone's life (cue warm fuzzies).
  • Overtime available
  • Paid travel between clients
  • Paid training opportunities (in person & online)
  • Referral bonuses
  • Caregiver appreciation prizes & monthly drawings
  • Yearly employee holiday party & a free holiday turkey or ham.
  • Virtual interviewing options
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance *
  • 401K retirement program *
  • Life insurance - company sponsored *

*Available after 1 year of full-time employment.
Join us in spreading sunshine and laughter, one home at a time! Apply now and let's embark on this heartwarming adventure together.
For more info or to see what we're all about, check us out at www.cherishedagency.com or https://www.facebook.com/cherishedcompanionshomecare/ or call us at (440) 484-5390
Cherished Companions is an equal opportunity employer.
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