Casual Companion (Must reside in / near Kamloops)

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

Job summary

A home care provider is seeking a Companion in Kamloops to offer essential companionship services to clients in their homes. The role includes providing socialization, light housekeeping, and support while ensuring clients' comfort and confidentiality. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to follow care plans effectively.

Qualifications

• Be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrate ability to read, write, follow a written Aide Care Plan.
• Work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and socialization to clients.
• Assist with light housekeeping and food preparation.
• Document care given and pertinent observations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Dependability

Compassion

Empathy

Patience

Job description

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.
• Candidates must reside in or around Kamloops

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.

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.

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