Who are “Junior Seniors” at Independent Seniors™?

With most non-medical, in-home care and companionship services, there can be a vast disconnect between the age, interests and socio-economic backgrounds of the caregivers and their respective senior clients.

At Independent Seniors™, our “Junior Senior” caregivers are typically between the ages of 55-70 years old and have already enjoyed rewarding careers and/or raised families of their own.

All employees perceive their roles at Independent Seniors as a way of “paying it forward” and adding value to their own lives.

Conversely, “Senior Seniors” are, on average, 80 years of age and older. The resulting partnership between Junior Seniors and Senior Seniors is a reflection of life experiences, work ethic, and shared interests, which almost always results in caregivers and care recipients becoming good friends.

How are Junior Senior caregivers hired?

Our vetting process involves multiple steps to ensure that every employee meets Independent Seniors™ qualifications and stringent standards. These include sophisticated local, state and federal background checks, face-to-face interviews, and personal/professional references that are researched thoroughly. All caregivers hired are part-time employees of the parent company, Seniors for Seniors, LLC, and are covered by a $2 million general liability policy, as well as workers’ compensation (New York State Insurance Fund). A proprietary employee handbook is given to every new caregiver and presented in a lecture hall setting, reviewing the protocols and procedures of the company. Every employee is also required to maintain certification in CPR/first aid.

Top 10 reasons to hire Junior Seniors from Independent Seniors™

1. Junior Seniors have higher levels of engagement.

2. They waste less time and are less likely to become distracted.

3. They’re loyal. Once matched, they will stay in the position, fostering long-term caregiver relationships.

4. They don’t have many needs and can focus on the needs of their Senior Seniors.

5. They don’t have career concerns. Often, the position of caregiver is sought out as personal fulfillment.

6. They’re happy and appreciative of everything that they have.

7. They know what they want, and this position is something they wanted and pursued.

8. They show up on time, every time.

9. They have few personal or family distractions.

10. They understand the difficulties of growing older and can apply their earned wisdom to their caregiving.