Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Starting Pay $17.50/hr • Instant Pay Available • Flexible Schedules


Make a Meaningful Difference in Someone's Day


Dharma Home Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and engaging Per Diem Companions to help older adults remain engaged, connected, and independent in their own homes. This flexible role is ideal for individuals who are looking to make a meaningful difference while working on an as-needed basis. As our client base grows, opportunities for additional hours may become available.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy building relationships, sharing conversation, and helping older adults remain active, connected, and independent in their daily lives.

We are especially interested in candidates who are bilingual or multilingual and can help us match clients with companions who share their language, culture, interests, and life experiences.

Key Responsibilities:


Companions play an important role in enhancing quality of life by providing social engagement and day-to-day support. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
• Providing supportive supervision and companionship to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia during walks, appointments, errands, and community outings
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Playing games, listening to music, reading, and engaging in hobbies
• Providing reminders, encouragement, and emotional support
• Supporting individuals living with memory loss through meaningful engagement and routine
• Assisting with shopping, errands, and transportation (when applicable)
• Performing light housekeeping related to the client's care and comfort

Who Makes a Great Companion?


We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Retired teachers
• Retired healthcare professionals
• College and nursing students
• Former family caregivers
• Social workers
• Activity coordinators
• Community volunteers
• Individuals with experience supporting older adults
• Anyone who enjoys connecting with and helping others

Preferred Qualifications

• Reliable transportation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with older adults or individuals living with dementia
• Ability to work independently and build trusting relationships
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities

Languages Encouraged to Apply


We are actively seeking candidates who speak:

• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Cantonese
• Russian
• Spanish
• Other languages spoken within our local communities

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay: $17.50 per hour
• Per diem / as-needed scheduling
• Flexible shifts based on your availability
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding home care agency
• Meaningful, rewarding work
• Supportive and collaborative team environment