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What is a Professional Caregiver?
A Professional Caregiver’s main responsibility is to care for another individual in a private home. Also known as a home health aide, elder care companion, or personal care attendant, a Professional Caregiver assists someone recovering from surgery, an elderly person who needs assistance with the activities of daily living, or a person with a chronic condition who requires help with personal care and companionship. Professional Caregivers are available on a live-in or live-out basis, as well as short term and long term. This level of care is appropriate for any individual needing assistance in maintaining independence in daily living.

What are the responsibilities of a Professional Caregiver?
A Professional Caregiver assists with the client’s daily activities.

Duties generally include:

	Companionship and conversation
	Accompanying to appointments and social events
	Errands
	Grocery shopping
	Light housekeeping
	Preparing meals
	Medication reminders
	Assistance with bathing and grooming
	Driving
	Assistance with mobility

What is the salary for a Professional Caregiver?
The salary for a Professional Caregiver is based on the amount of experience the candidate brings to the position and the duties included in the job description. A full-time live-out Professional Caregiver typically earns $45,000 to $55,000 annually. A full-time live-in Professional Caregiver typically earns $3,000 to $4,500 a month. A part time live-out Professional Caregiver earns between $20-25 per hour. The benefits for a full-time Professional Caregiver may include paid sick days, paid holidays, and paid vacation, as well as medical insurance and reimbursement for automobile expenses.

I want to begin a Professional Caregiver search with your agency, what is the next step?
Our team of Placement Counselors in our two Bay Area Town & Country Resources offices stand ready with an extensive pool of cheerful, professional candidates to assist you with your household needs. Once we have the details of the assignment and a signed referral agreement, we will begin your search! Contact one of our trained Placement Counselors at 800.457.8222 from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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