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Companion Role & Expectations

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MindMyElder was created from lived experience of shared homes and meaningful presence.

We believe companionship is not about tasks or performance, but about reliability, respect, and human connection.

This platform exists to support older adults at home while offering companions a clear, dignified, and flexible role.

What Companions Do

Companions offer non-medical, in-home presence and support to older adults, helping maintain comfort, routine, and human connection at home.

This may include:

Being present in the home for reassurance and companionship

Conversation, shared activities, and social interaction

Sharing a tea or coffee together

Help with groceries and errands

Light assistance with everyday routines (non-medical)

Taking care of light gardening

Medication reminders (not administration)

Regular home visits or extended stays, by mutual agreement

House presence during travel, recovery periods, or life transitions

All arrangements are discussed and agreed upon directly with the family.

What Companions Do Not Do

Companions do not provide:

Medical, nursing, or therapeutic services

Personal hygiene or physical care

Medication administration or medical supervision

Emergency response or on-call medical support

MindMyElder is a companionship platform, not a care service.

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What Companions Can Expect

Meaningful companionship roles with elders

Live-in companionship can include free accommodation, when agreed directly with the family

Choose opportunities that fit your lifestyle and availability

Earn income depending on the type and frequency of support, as agreed directly with families

Flexible commitments (live-in, regular visits, or flexible support)

MindMyElder does not set rates, guarantee income, or act as an employer

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Types of Companionship Opportunities

🏡 Live-In Home Companionship

A companion stays in the elder's home for an agreed period, offering daily presence and reassurance while respecting independence and routine.

🌤 Regular Home Visits

Scheduled visits from a familiar companion who supports daily life, provides presence, and checks in consistently.

🌱 Flexible Home Support

Short-term or occasional in-home presence during transitions, recovery periods, travel, or moments when extra help is needed.

Who Makes a Great Companion?

Great companions are:

Reliable, respectful, and calm

Comfortable spending time with older adults

Clear communicators

Able to respect boundaries and routines

Looking for meaningful, human-centered engagement

Professional caregiving experience is not required.

What Companions Are Responsible For

Communicating clearly and honestly

Respecting the home and personal boundaries

Setting limits aligned with non-medical companionship

Ensuring arrangements feel safe and appropriate

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Why Companions Choose MindMyElder

Meaningful in-home companionship roles

Flexible formats that fit your life

Possibility of live-in arrangements

Direct connection with families who value trust

Freedom to set your rates and schedule

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A Guide to Being a Companion →Regular Roles →Flexible Roles →How It Works →