Care Companion

CARE COMPANION

Job Description and Requirements:

Companion Caregivers is a form of home care offering non-medical services to older adults or people with disabilities. Companion Caregivers differs from PSW support. The goal of Companion Caregiver is primarily emotional support and socialization, although companions may help older adults with a variety of tasks listed in the job description below.

Companion Caregivers must be responsible, caring, and flexible individuals with experience in household management for non-medical, in-home support services, including home management (light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, trash removal), meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, and client transportation (errands, appointments, shopping trips).

You should have strong communication and planning skills and be willing to meet the physical demands of the position and comply with all GSS INC. safety policies. The Companion Caregiver will also maintain client confidentiality, a safe environment, and a strict adherence to client’s rights. Companion Caregivers must be sympathetic, responsible, attentive, and detailed orientated.

Care Companion Responsibilities:

• Engaging clients by conversing with them and planning and attending them as they participate in appropriate social activities and hobbies.
• Handling basic housekeeping, such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing, and laundry.
• Planning and preparing meals for clients, taking dietary restrictions, and preferences into consideration.
• Taking a genuine interest in clients by listening to their needs, ensuring that their environment is clean and safe.
• Driving clients to planned outings or events. (When approved by Supervisor)
• Handling errands for or with clients, such as grocery shopping and writing letters, etc.
• Providing emotional support for clients as they heal or cope with their conditions.
• Provide assistance with social media if required.

Requirement: Must have means of transportation or reliable vehicle to go to client’s home.

Goshenite offers a positive work environment, flexible hours, and a competitive salary.

For more information and to apply, please contact: nicole@gosheniteservices.com