Description

  • Home Care Companions provide services to individuals in their own homes and communities who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness, disability, and/or other infirmities. Home care may include light housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, respite, and advice on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
  • Home Care Companions are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

Reporting Relationship

  • Reports to Home Care Supervisor

Responsibilities and Activities

  • Reports to Home Care Supervisor
  • Provide companionship, friendship, and emotional support.
  • Talk, listen, share experiences, play games/cards, read to client, etc.
  • Help keep clients in contact with family, friends, and the outside world.
  • Provide transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, and errands
  • Accompany clients to recreational and/or social events.
  • Assist with plans for visits and outings.
  • Write or type letters/correspondence.
  • Write or type letters/correspondence.
  • Plan trips and outings, and possibly travel with clients.
  • Teach/perform meal planning and preparation.
  • Perform light housekeeping.
  • Participate in the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
  • Ensure service is delivered in accordance with agency’s policies, procedures, and industry standards.
  • Monitor supplies and resources.
  • Evaluate the program and make recommendations, as indicated.
  • Follow the written care plan.
  • Assist in basic client transfers provided the client has been assessed as being capable of ambulating without assistance and/or providing another trained caregiver (including family) involved in the transfer.
  • Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Observe the client’s functioning and report to the Supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
  • Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Make decisions and solve problems.
  • Assist with pet care.
  • Communicate with the Supervisor and co-workers.
  • Attend orientation, in-service training sessions, and staff meetings.

Responsibilities and Activities

  • Knowledge of home management skills.

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