Hands-on Care Needed For My Husband

We just lost our second and much loved home health aide who is leaving to tend an ailing family member of her own out of state. So I am on the hunt now for someone experienced with dementia patients to cover hours from 1-5 M-F or any similar hours or parts thereof. Must be patient, kind, cheerful, and resourceful in thinking of ways to comfort and engage a generally affable but sometimes resistant 83-year-old retired professor in our country home . Occasional light housekeeping and meal prep, but this is mostly companion work. I take care to interview and research prospective aides to be sure of creating a mutually satisfying situation. Expect them to vet us as well. Must be non-smoking, covid vaccinated and okay with cats and dogs. Horse experience a plus but not necessary. We are flexible about carer's own requirements