Now Hiring Companion Care Needed

Job Title: COMPANION
Objective: To provide care giving services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with household and family support services.
Reports To: Scheduling Coordinator
Primary Responsibilities:

Companionship & conversation
Light Housekeeping
Household management
Errands
Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)
Meal planning & preparation
Laundry & linen changing
Medication reminders
Transportation using client's or your own vehicle
In sleep-over or live in situations: prepare client sleeping area at night

Document activities in the Daily Documentation Log (if applicable).
Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet, review with client and submit the signed form every Monday by 1:00 p.m.
Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.
Qualifications:
Education: High School graduate
Must be 18 years of age or over
Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level
Ability to drive vehicle to get to work
Valid driver's license with no serious driving violations; current care insurance.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations and locations
Physical Requirements :
Ability to lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb steps
Ability to withstand exposure to dust, mold, mildew and cleaning solutions
Ability to adapt to various environments and locations
Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner.

Senior Helpers reserves the right to modify this description in the future. The responsibilities for this position are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not create or imply an employment contract. Employment with Senior Helpers remains at will.