Trusted In-Home Sitters and Elder Care Services

A sitter for the elderly is often called a senior companion, elder care sitter, adult care aide, companion caregiver, or respite care provider. The role typically focuses on supervision, companionship, safety monitoring, light daily support, and helping an older adult remain comfortable at home. Helpr helps families access backup and companion care through employer-supported care benefits.

In-home elder sitters can provide non-medical support such as companionship, supervision, meal reminders, light household help, transportation coordination, and assistance during short-term care gaps. Helpr’s elder and adult care support is designed for working families who need reliable backup care or help arranging age-in-place assistance for aging parents.

Helpr’s platform supports access to trusted and vetted care providers through employer-sponsored backup care programs. For families who already know a trusted caregiver, Helpr’s patented My Choice technology may allow them to use eligible employer funds to subsidize care from a friend, family member, or neighborhood sitter.

Employer-subsidized backup care helps employees manage unexpected care disruptions, such as a regular caregiver becoming unavailable, an aging parent needing supervision, or a family care emergency. Employers fund or subsidize the benefit, and employees can book care through the platform. Listed appointment costs include taxes and Helpr’s service fee for the base appointment.

Yes. Helpr provides 1:1 concierge care placement for families needing longer-term, specialized, or more hands-on caregiver matching support. Care-navigation specialists help search, vet, and place caregivers based on family priorities, care requirements, location, schedule, and the level of ongoing assistance needed.

Helpr’s care benefits are built for employees across distributed and global teams, with service coverage across 150+ countries. Availability can vary by location, benefit design, employer plan, and caregiver supply, but the platform is designed to make family care support more accessible regardless of geography or employee role.

Pricing depends on the employer’s benefit design, subsidy level, appointment length, and selected care option. For backup care appointments, advertised hourly costs include taxes and Helpr’s service fee. A minimum payment equivalent to four hours applies, and additional fees may apply for overtime or early appointment changes caused by the user.

Helpr is designed for both sudden care gaps and planned family care needs. Employees can use backup care for unexpected disruptions, while concierge placement supports more complex or long-term needs. Employers can also offer flexible stipends, DCFSA-integrated payments, or My Choice care options depending on their benefits program.