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Independent Senior Companion Opportunities in New York, NY

Set your own hourly rate. Families hire you directly. Payouts use Stripe Connect when it is connected. A visit can store a phone location when the phone shares it.

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Local Rate Benchmark in New York

Direct hourly rates set by verified assistedhelp.com independent caregivers

$24 – $36/hr

Why Caregivers Choose assistedhelp.com over Traditional Agencies

💰 A 10% platform fee

A booked shift includes a 10% assistedhelp.com platform fee. Your payout is the posted total minus that fee.

⚡ Stripe Connect payouts

Payouts use Stripe Connect when it is connected. assistedhelp.com does not promise a next-day deposit.

🤝 Direct Client Relationships

No agency dispatchers in the middle. Chat directly with families, control your weekly schedule, and accept shifts that fit your life.

Feature Traditional Agency assistedhelp.com
Cut taken from your wages 35% – 50% 10% platform fee
Caregiver take-home pay $18 – $24/hr $24 – $36/hr
Schedule control Assigned by agency 100% your choice
Visit verification Paper timesheets Phone location when the phone shares it

Requirements to Join

Regulatory standards and direct-care labor guidance via the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL.gov) , national occupational wage benchmarks via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov) , and household employment tax rules via IRS Publication 926 (IRS.gov) .

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How Caregiver Onboarding Works on assistedhelp.com

STEP 1

Build Profile & Set Rates

Select your care specialties, define your travel radius, and specify your own hourly rate with complete pricing autonomy.

STEP 2

Verify Identity & Credentials

Complete your identity verification and Checkr screening. Registered Nurse and LPN credentials are confirmed with state boards.

STEP 3

Connect Payouts & Book Shifts

Link your bank account with Stripe Connect, chat directly with local families, and confirm shifts on your terms.

Frequently Asked Questions for New York Caregivers

How and when do I get paid?

Payouts are processed via Stripe Connect directly to your bank account after shift completion and visit log submission. You keep your full posted rate minus the standard 10% platform fee.

Can I set my own hours and hourly rates?

Yes. You maintain full autonomy over your calendar, your accepted service area, and the hourly rate you charge families in your community.

Who is my employer when I book shifts on assistedhelp.com?

assistedhelp.com operates as an introductory marketplace and does not employ caregivers. You contract directly with families as an independent domestic provider or household employee under IRS Publication 926 guidelines.