Care Buddy – Provide Compassionate Support to Seniors

About the role

The Care Buddy is the primary point of contact and friendly face for seniors enrolled with Prayojana. You will support assigned members with empathy, warmth, and practical assistance, ensuring their daily well‑being and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Check on assigned members daily for well‑being and address immediate needs.
• Assist with errands such as banking, grocery shopping, and vegetable procurement.
• Schedule and accompany members to doctor appointments and laboratory visits.
• Help members resolve technology issues, including WhatsApp setup, internet troubleshooting, and social media use (Facebook, Instagram).
• Visit members at least once a week, providing companionship and monitoring health status.
• Educate members on emergency procedures and coordinate emergency response when needed.
• Update medical records in the Prayojana Health App and monitor medication inventory.
• Accompany members to social events, concerts, or family functions and arrange transportation.

Required profile

• High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and reliability.
• Willingness to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.
• Strong empathy, patience, punctuality, and commitment to follow‑through.
• Ability to go the extra mile to keep seniors comfortable and worry‑free.
• Own a personal two‑wheeler (bike or scooter) for transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is a plus.

Required skills

• Basic computer operation and internet navigation.
• Experience using web and mobile applications.
• Setting up and troubleshooting WhatsApp.
• Using social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
• Technology troubleshooting for seniors.