Companion Care Assistant

Job Summary

An individual who is competent to perform assigned functions of non-medical care to the client in their residence.

Qualifications
-Must have completed orientation, non-medical training program and competency.
-Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
-Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
-Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

-Provide companionship to client.
-Prepare and serve meals and/or snacks.
-Provide grooming and dressing guidance.
-Provide light housekeeping.
-Provide laundry and linen service to include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
-Provide shopping service to client to include grocery and clothes shopping.
-Provide incidental transportation for client which includes visits to doctor appointments,friends, family members, or stores.
-Provide assistance and planning of client’s recreational activities and events.
-May remind client of medications.
-Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor or Case Coordinator.
-Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and Procedures.



Working Environment:

-Works both indoors in the Agency office and in the field with clients and referral sources.

Job Relationships:

-Supervised by:  Care Coordinator

Risk Exposure:

-High risk

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
-Ability to participate in physical activity.
-Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
-Heavy lifting.
-Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.