Elder Care

Our goal is to assist families in finding a quality caregiver to support the changing needs of elders and their families. Whether you need a sitter for a few hours or a few days, Sitters By The Shore can provide the services your loved one requires and you will have the peace of mind you deserve. Our sitters are CPR and First Aid Certified and have gone through a rigorous screening process including phone and personal interviews, as well as reference and extensive background checks.

To begin the process of finding a sitter for your elder, please complete our online Client Application. Once completed, the application can either be faxed (912-634-3248), or mailed to us at:

Sitters By The Shore
2787 Frederica Road
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

After we receive your completed application we will contact you to discuss the application and answer any questions you may have. A sitter will be selected that best meets your needs and availability confirmed. We will contact you once we have filled your request.

Sitter's fees are paid by cash or check directly to the sitter.
 

Elder Care Rates

Annual Registration Fee:
An annual registration fee of $50 is required for our sitting services.  This fee is good for an entire year should you need to use our service again.  After your initial scheduling, there will only be a $15 fee for placement during that year.  This covers the cost of conducting and maintaining the screening and interviewing process of the sitters. The process includes background checks and verification of credential certification. Our service insures the most suitable sitter is selected for your family through review of the sitter's application and interviews.  The rate is $20 per hour for the sitter and $5 per hour will be placed on the credit card we have on file.

Holiday Rates:  
Rates will double and $10 per hour rate will be placed on the credit card we have one file.

Cancellation Fee:
If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice a $20 agency cancellation fee will be charged to your on-file credit card. If you have a package and you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, it will count as a used scheduled appointment.

Overnight Scheduling:

Sitters by the Shore will also provide sitters for overnight stays. The rate will be the standard $20 an hour with $5 per hour being placed on the credit card we have on file.

Holidays
The following dates are considered holidays. The rate for sitters will be doubled and $10 per hour will be placed on the credit card we have one file.

  • New Year's Eve
  • New Year's Day
  • Valentine's Day
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day
  • Mother's Day / Father's Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day

 Cancellation Policy: If cancellation occurs with less than a 24 hour notice a $25 agency cancellation fee will be charged.