A Place At Home - Philadelphia West is hiring Companions for our senior clients.
The Companion is a non-licensed member of the home care team who provides non-medical care to the client in their residence.
Essential Functions:
- To provide companionship and mental stimulation for the client.
- To assist with light housekeeping and organizing.
- To follow HIPAA guidelines regarding all clients.
Responsibility of a Companion:
- To provide stimulation and companionship for the client:
- Reading
- Walks
- Conversation
- Games
- Accompanying the client to appointments or on errands
- Assist in planning and preparing meals and snacks according to specific dietary requirements as outlined in the client’s care plan. If necessary, the Companion will help with client feedings.
- Observe and report on any changes to the following:
- Client’s physical behavior
- Client’s mental behavior
- Potentially unsafe environment changes
- Maintain continuity of client care by documenting and communicating with the care team.
- Participate in in-services and training as required.
Skills/Qualifications:
Independence, flexibility, good judgment, strong verbal and written communication, physiological knowledge, nutrition, ability to maintain a good client relationship, listening skills, time management, and thoroughness
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Characteristics:
Flexible, organized, efficient, easy to talk to.
Education/Skills Requirements:
- Negative TB test.
- Clean background check
- Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
- General nutrition knowledge necessary for meal planning.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Bending, stooping, walking, and general physical demands of light housekeeping.
- May require some lifting.
- May require longer periods of sitting.
Being a Companion to a homebound senior is a very rewarding career. Find out more by applying at www.wearecarepa.com