Cantonese Speaking Companions (East Vancouver)

At Your Side Home Care Houston; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Companions. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential companionship and support to clients in their homes, ensuring their well-being through socialization and light housekeeping services. The position requires excellent communication skills, particularly in Cantonese, and a genuine ability to connect with the elderly, sick, and disabled. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying a flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well in Cantonese and follow care plans.
• Demonstrates dependability and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides companionship and socialization to clients in their home.
• Documents care given and maintains communication with the clinical team.

Skills

Cantonese Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Dependability

Compassion and Empathy

Self-Directed Work

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Position Summary

The Companion works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee and provides direct observation and companionship to clients in their home.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate well in Cantonese.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, follow a written Aide Care Plan and document tasks performed.
• Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to show compassion and empathy toward the elderly, sick, and disabled.

Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability

1. Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
2. Services provided may include supervision and various companionship activities that promote the client’s wellbeing. Companion services typically do not involve hands-on care such as bathing and dressing.
3. Attends to the client's requests promptly.
4. Provides companionship, socialization, and light housekeeping services.
5. Assists with food preparation when included on the Aide Care Plan.
6. Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
7. Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
8. Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Aide Care Plan.
9. Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
10. Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency. Exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
11. Attends required in-service programs per Agency policy.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job. During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.