Alzheimer's Companion

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Alzheimer's & Dementia Companion – Boston Area

Pay & Perks

• Hourly pay: $18–$22, among the most competitive rates for home health agencies in greater Boston
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between visits
• Performance-based spot bonuses
• Referral bonus program for bringing great people to our team
• Paid access to elective courses through our QPath Career Pathways Program, including dementia-specific training
• Mentorship from experienced team members
• Clear paths for career growth and advancement
• Ongoing training and skill development
• An open-door culture — your questions and concerns always have a place at the table
• The meaningful reward of supporting individuals and families navigating memory loss

As an Alzheimer's & Dementia Companion with Qualicare, you'll provide specialized, patient-centered support for clients living with memory loss and cognitive decline. Working under the guidance of a Care Coordinator, you'll bring structure, comfort, and connection to each day — helping clients feel safe, valued, and understood, while giving their families real peace of mind.

• Provide patient, reassuring support with personal hygiene and daily routines
• Prepare meals suited to client needs and preferences
• Maintain a clean, calm, and clutter-free living space
• Accompany clients on outings, errands, and appointments
• Offer gentle reminders and assistance with medications
• Support safe mobility and transportation
• Engage clients in memory-friendly activities, conversation, and companionship
• Use redirection and calming techniques to help ease confusion, anxiety, or agitation
• Follow individualized care plans designed around each client's cognitive needs
• Maintain accurate documentation, including behavioral and condition changes

• A dementia certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience with Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory care is a strong plus
• Patience, empathy, and a calm presence in challenging moments
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to complete training
• A clear TB test or chest x-ray
• Reliable transportation to travel within your service area
• A working phone and internet access

Qualicare Homecare is searching for warm, dependable, and dedicated people to join our family as In-Home Companions specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care. We deliver trusted home care and home health services throughout the Boston suburbs, with a mission centered on improving quality of life for clients facing memory loss and cognitive challenges — while giving their families confidence and peace of mind.