Casual Companion (Must Live in North Vancouver / Squamish)

ComForCare Home Care - Richmond / Glen Allen; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local home care agency in North Vancouver is seeking a Companion to provide direct observation and companionship to clients at home. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and dependable, with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include accompanying clients, assisting with light housekeeping, and maintaining proper documentation. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write, and follow a written Aide Care Plan.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and follow instructions.
• Must have a driver's license, a vehicle, and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides companionship, socialization, and light housekeeping services.
• Assists with food preparation as per the Care Plan.
• Documents care given and maintains communication with the Clinical Supervisor.
• Treats clients and families with respect and confidentiality.

Skills

Dependability

Communication skills

Compassion

Empathy

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Companion Position

Looking for individuals to join our home care family. At ComForCare Home Care, we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.

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

• Be eighteen (18) years of age.
• 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.
• The candidate must know how to drive, have access to a vehicle, and have the relevant licenses and Auto Insurance Documents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
• 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.
• Attends to the client's requests promptly.
• Provides companionship, socialization, and light housekeeping services.
• Assists with food preparation when included on the Aide Care Plan.
• Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Aide Care Plan.
• Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency. Exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
• Attends required in-service programs per Agency policy.
• Must live in North Vancouver / Squamish.

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.