Nonprofit
Published 11/24/25 7:30PM

1:1 Elder Sitter (Chinese-speaking; Cantonese preferred)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Seattle, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    Bilingual in Cantonese or Mandarin preferred. Mon - Sun 7am-10am or 5pm - 8pm; High needs: Wed & Sun 7am-10am
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Race & Ethnicity, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Interest in the nursing field is a plus!

    Description

    1:1 Elder Sitter (Chinese-speaking; Cantonese preferred)

    Provide companionship and safety support to an elderly resident who requires close supervision. Volunteers help ensure the resident remains safe while engaging them in simple, comforting activities.

    Key Responsibilities:

    (a) Sit with the resident and verbally encourage them not to stand up without assistance.

    (b) Notify staff immediately if the resident does not respond to verbal reminders.

    (c) Engage the resident in simple 1:1 activities, such as playing cards, reading, watching TV, or similar.

    (d) Maintain appropriate boundaries — no hands-on touch or care is permitted.

    (1) Background Check is required.

    (2) Two-Step TB Skin Test or Blood Test is required.

    Location

    On-site
    4416 S Brandon St, Seattle, WA 98118, USA

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