Companion Responsibilities:
- Engaging clients by conversing with them and planning and attending to them as they participate in appropriate social activities and hobbies.
- Handling basic housekeeping, such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing, and laundry.
- Planning and preparing meals for clients, taking dietary restrictions, and preferences into consideration.
- Taking a genuine interest in clients by listening to their needs, ensuring that their environment is clean and safe, and providing them with proper food and medication.
- Monitoring clients, recording and reporting any developments or concerns to appropriate parties, such as company supervisors, doctors, or family members.
- Providing emotional support for clients as they heal or cope with their conditions.
Companion Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Be able to pass a criminal background check
- More education, experience, specific skills or interests, or training may be preferred.
- Fluency in the client’s language may be required.
- Strong communication, listening, planning, housekeeping, and reasoning skills.
- Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting or supporting clients and standing, walking, bending, or crawling for extended periods.
- First aid. CPR (Would be nice)
- Caring, sympathetic approach to working with clients.
Hours
Monday Thru Friday
0600 to 0800, and back at 1500 to 2130.
