Casual Companion (Must reside in/near Kelowna)

ComForCare; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ComForCare is seeking a Companion to provide companionship and supervision to clients in their homes. The role involves following care plans, documenting tasks, and promoting client wellbeing. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, dependable, and have strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and supervision to clients.
• Document care provided and maintain communication with supervisors.
• Assist with food preparation and light housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Dependability

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Companions

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.
• Show compassion and empathy toward the elderly, sick, and disabled.
• Reside in or around Kelowna.

Essential Functions/Areas Of Accountability

• Operate within the limitations of the individual assignment.
• Provide supervision and companionship activities that promote the client’s wellbeing. Note: typically does not involve hands-on care such as bathing and dressing.
• Attend to the client's requests promptly.
• Offer companionship, socialization, and light housekeeping services.
• Assist with food preparation if included in the Aide Care Plan.
• Follow infection control policies, including proper hand washing techniques.
• Maintain communication with the Clinical Supervisor and interdisciplinary team (written and verbal).
• Document care provided and observations accurately as per the Aide Care Plan.
• Treat clients and families with respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Accept and fulfill assignments responsibly. Exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
• Attend required in-service programs per Agency policy.

Physical/Environmental Demands

The following describes the general context/requirements for this role. Activities listed are typical but not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned.

Live your best life while helping others do the same.

Our Caregivers are the heart of our work. We prioritize our CaregiversFirst promise:

• Respect and dignity for caregivers.
• Ongoing, exceptional training.
• Support available at all times in the field.
• Thoughtful matching with compatible clients.

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