Companion/Caregiver

Companion / Caregiver

Primary Responsibilities:
• Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client's quality of life
• Reflect the core values of our Company
• Document daily activities in the required format and report any significant changes in a client's needs or living conditions to the franchise office
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor and office staff, at least every 30 days

Provide Companionship & Home Helper services which could include:
• Companionship and conversation
• Providing stabilization and assistance with walking
• Cueing, prompting, guiding and directing as needed
• Preparing meals and cleaning up meal-related items
• Providing medication reminders and appointment reminders
• Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc.)
• Washing and ironing laundry
• Running errands using client's vehicle
• Accompanying clients to appointments client's vehicle
• Assisting with all other ADLs (paying bills, preparing grocery lists, answering the telephone, organizing, etc.)

Essential Job Requirements:
Ability to lift, push or pull 25 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel and reach
• Complete a criminal background check, DMV check, 3 professional and 2 personal reference checks
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and required auto insurance
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, and cleaning solutions
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and professional manner
• Must be 17 years of age to apply
• Companion/PCA experience +