Companion

Community: Friendship Village of Bloomington Address: 8100 Highwood Drive Bloomington, Minnesota 55438 Pay Range $15.00-$20.45+ Hourly Live your purpose. Grow your career. Thrive through teamwork. Create meaningful, personalized experiences. At Lifespace, team members are at the center of delivering a purpose driven experience for our residents! We provide an environment where each team member can live their aspirations, developing in their career, making a difference, and being a part of a meaningful mission. Join our outstanding team as our new Companion today! A few details about the role: Assist with simple health care routines such as reminders to maintain diet restriction, medication regimen, and recommended exercises. Provide observations and detailed feedback to the caseworker on resident’s behavior, mood, and adjustment in the home. Give emotional support and encouragement during period of loneliness, depression, bereavement, etc. Record observations and signs each entry on the appropriate form for each resident visit. Communicate on a weekly basis or more often as necessary with the nurse or director of home health. Immediately report emergency situations by phone to nurse or home health office. Confirm on a weekly basis the scheduling of visits with the scheduling coordinator, nurse, or director of home health to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel. And here’s what you need to apply: High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in the home health setting preferred. Successful completion of at least eight hours of generic training in an approved basic education program. Current CPR certification. Must have a valid state driver’s license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Pay is commensurate with experience. Starting pay will be determined by skills, experience, and internal equity. Pay determined by level of experience and position-related competencies. Lifespace has successfully served older adults for 50 years, and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace team members, get ready to ignite your life and experience Our Space. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Lifespace Communities, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living organizations. For over 50 years, we have been dedicated to creating vibrant communities across the country where older adults are empowered to live their aspirations with purpose, independence, and peace of mind. Driven by a commitment to exceptional service, innovation, and meaningful connections, our team members work together to enrich the lives of our residents every day. At Lifespace, you’ll find more than a career, you’ll find an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing professionally in a collaborative, mission-driven organization. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr