KareGuardian, Dementia Care Companion

About Kareverse

Kareverse is a Bengaluru-based elder care company focused on helping older adults live with dignity, independence, and care through personalized home visits, companionship, and care coordination.

About the Role

KareGuardians is a Kareverse initiative that trains individuals to provide companionship and non-clinical support to older adults living with dementia. This is a flexible, paid, part-time opportunity based in Bengaluru. As a KareGuardian, you will visit older adults living with dementia in their homes, engage them in meaningful activities, provide companionship, and help create a calm, comfortable environment. Your presence will offer respite to family caregivers. Prior professional caregiving experience is not mandatory. Selected candidates will undergo dementia-care training and assessment before becoming eligible for assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to older adults living with dementia during scheduled home visits.
• Engage in conversations, familiar activities, and meaningful social interactions.
• Support agreed daily routines while respecting individual preferences, dignity, and independence.
• Provide short periods of respite for family caregivers.
• Observe and report relevant changes in behaviour or wellbeing to the Kareverse team.
• Maintain a calm, patient, and respectful approach during interactions.
• Follow established safety guidelines, care instructions, and escalation procedures.
• Communicate clearly with the Kareverse Care Manager and family as appropriate.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to travel to families' homes within preferred areas of Bengaluru.
• Willingness to undergo dementia-care training, assessment, background verification, and induction.

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience, compassion, and a genuine interest in supporting older adults.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate comfortably in at least one relevant language, such as Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, or Bengali.
• Reliability, punctuality, and respect for confidentiality.
• Previous caregiving experience is an advantage but not mandatory. Applications are welcomed from homemakers, career returners, experienced caregivers, retirees, and anyone interested in meaningful part-time work.

What We Offer

• Learn: Practical training in dementia-care skills, communication, dignity, consent, and home safety.
• Care: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and their families.
• Earn: Access flexible, paid part-time assignments after successful training, assessment, and approval.
• Flexibility: Share your preferred availability and locations for potential assignments.
• Local Opportunities: Get matched with families based on location, availability, and care requirements.
• Team Support: Guidance and supervision from the Kareverse team.

Note: Paid assignments are subject to approval, family requirements, and availability. Minimum working hours or earnings are not guaranteed. Training details, including any applicable charges, will be communicated before enrolment.

Selection Process

• Submit your application.
• Attend a short online interaction with the Kareverse team if shortlisted.
• Complete dementia-care training and assessment.
• Undergo background verification and induction.
• Become eligible for scheduled home visits following approval.

Note: KareGuardians provide non-clinical companionship and support. They do not provide medical treatment, make clinical decisions, or act as legal guardians. Completion of training does not guarantee paid assignments.