Job Description Summary:
The Companion/Homemaker provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a protected environment and performs non-medical home management services within clients home.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Follow non-medical service plan
Assists in planning nutritious meals, purchasing and preparing meals (Check expiration dates)
Perform laundry including linen
Light housekeeping including dusting, vacuuming, dishes and other household duties as requested.
Escort with medical appointments, shopping, recreational and religious activities
Medication reminders
Keep client active and socially engaged by conversation, listening, reading, playing games, cards and/or other things they may be interested in doing willingly.
One on one companionship
Remain professional at all times
Qualifications
Must have a passion in assisting others
Must be dependable, trustworthy, and punctual
Minimum of one (1) year experience
Certified in CPR/First aide
Valid Driver’s License
Citizen or Eligibility to work in the United States
Pass FDLE Background Screening
Pass Drug Screening
Auto Insurance
Able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, stand and walk for extended periods at a time
Able to lift 20lbs
Flexible
Team player
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Ensures safety, confidentiality and security of the client's medical information