Location: Arcadia, Phoenix, AZ (Indian School Rd and 56th St area)

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Hours Per Week: 24 guaranteed

Term: Long Term

Reference Code: TNJPT2084

Are you the kind of person who lights up a room just by walking into it?

Do you genuinely enjoy spending time with people who have lived a long, full life and have plenty of stories to share? You’re warm, patient, and naturally engaging. You notice when something needs to be done and quietly take care of it. You know how to read the room, hold meaningful conversation, and bring a calm, easy presence to someone’s day.

This is not a medical or hands-on caregiving role. It is a true companion role, built for someone who finds real joy in connection and in the small moments that make a day feel full.

The Nanny Joynt is honored to partner with a wonderful family seeking a warm, friendly companion caregiver for their beloved 102-year-old grandmother. She lives independently in her own Arcadia home and is sharp, witty, and full of opinions. Her family is deeply involved in her care and is looking for the right person to bring more companionship, structure, and joy into her week.

At a Glance

Exact Location: Arcadia
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: 4 days per week Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11:00am/12pm to 5:00pm (flexible on which days, based on candidate availability and family coordination)

About the Family

The Person You’ll Be Caring For

102 years old, living independently in her own home
Sharp, witty, opinionated, and full of personality
Short-term memory has started to slow, which is part of why this role matters now
History of compression fractures, currently well-managed with family systems in place
Uses a walker at home

The Family

A close, loving family of granddaughters and great-grandchildren who are deeply involved and visit regularly
The family is organized, communicative, and committed to setting the right person up for success

In the family’s words: “She tells us every single day that she is lonely. We want someone who can make her days feel full again.”

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $30 to $35 per hour DOE
Guaranteed Hours: 24 hours per week
Employment Type: W2

Responsibilities

Companionship and Daily Engagement

Spending meaningful time together: conversation, playing cards, sharing stories
Reading the room and engaging in a way that feels natural, not forced
Bringing warmth, energy, and a steady presence to the day

Meals and Light Household Support

Preparing simple homemade lunches and dinners (strong preference for fresh cooking over reheating prepared meals)
Ensuring she takes her medications with dinner (already laid out by family)
Setting up the coffee maker the night before so it is ready in the morning
Light tidying: loading the dishwasher, taking out the trash if needed, cleaning up after cooking

Outings and Errands

Occasional driving to outings such as the country club or salon appointments
Light errands or grocery runs as needed

The Ideal Candidate

Warm, patient, grounded, and genuinely enjoys spending time with elderly clients
Confident and self-assured, with the ability to hold their own with a strong personality
Comfortable engaging with someone who is sharp, opinionated, and expects to be treated as an equal rather than a patient
Cooking ability strongly preferred (homemade meals make a real difference here)
Trustworthy, discreet, and respectful of the home and family’s privacy
Comfortable navigating occasional interactions with extended family members and friends with professionalism
Strong sense of initiative and natural instinct for noticing what needs to be done
Reliable, consistent, and looking for a long-term role
Prior experience in companion caregiving, elderly support, or similar private service roles preferred