Comments on: What do I need to start a senior companion caregiver jobs business?

By: Veronica Herrera

Veronica Herrera — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:37:10 +0000

Heather, I would call some home healthcare (non-medical) and ask them what their fees are. I think the hourly in Colorado is about $25-30 per hour, plus you might want to pay help. For overnights, you might want to charge a flat rate, say, $125? and if you have help, pay them half of that.
I would definately find out the comparable rates.
I too am interested in starting up a similar type of business in Colorado; companion, psychosocial care/recreation care.
I am doing basic research now.
Blessings, Veronica
activforlife@aol.com

By: Veronica Herrera

Veronica Herrera — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 02:34:18 +0000

I have been in the field of human services for over 17 years, and am now interested in starting a non-medical companion healthcare business for elders or those with special needs. Anyone have any ideas, info, etc
my e mail is: activforlife@aol.com
blessings, Veronica, Colorado

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:15:04 +0000

Hi. I have been offered to look after an elderly Lady, In HER Home. She is OK for during the day, but I MUST be there for at Night and Stay Over the Night. She also has 24 Birds. This will be for 3 to 5 Days as the Daughter is going away for those days.

I don’t know what to charge for this service. Can some on please help me out. I am interested in starting up a Seniors Companion for myself. Any Comments is welcomed.

I LOVE Seniors and this is something I have ALWAYS wanted to do!

Thank You.

Heather

By: Miriam Lamourt

Miriam Lamourt — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:29:10 +0000

Im interested in becoming a senior companion. Any information or guidence would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
Miriam

By: Gerald S

Gerald S — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:02:59 +0000

Go to http://www.score.org/ to find the nearest SCORE chapter. In the upper left hand corner is a box to enter your zip code. Your nearest SCORE chapter will be on the next screen. Contact them to arrange for a free one on one meeting with a SCORE counselor about starting a senior companion business.

SCORE is a nonprofit organization. They provide a public service by offering small business advice and training.

SCORE's 10,500 volunteers have more than 600 business skills. Volunteers share their wisdom and lessons learned in business. The volunteers are working/retired business owners, executives and corporate leaders.
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