Companion With A Car-Victoria

Comfort Keepers; Victoria; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home support services is seeking dedicated individuals to provide non-medical care to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and assisting clients with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and a reliable means of transportation. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing the quality of life for clients in a safe and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides general attention to clients' non-medical needs.
• Promotes client’s mental alertness through activities.
• Assists clients with self-administered medications.

Skills

Companionship

Communication

Reliability

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Come be a Comfort Keeper!

Job Summary:

Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma. Must hold and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Applicant must hold and annually renew a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
• Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance is needed.

Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision, and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided. Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.

Essential Functions:

• Provides general attention to clients' non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Promotes the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, laundering of client’s garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen is cleaned after each meal.
• Assists clients in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies clients on walks, community trips, and visits to the doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Assists clients in taking self-administered medications as per Comfort Keepers Medication Policy (CL4.13).
• Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested.
• Completes required documentation of services delivered and submits to the office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.
• Wages starting at $20.00 per hour.

Working Environment:

Client home setting and automobile. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases.

Position Physical Demands:

The work requires physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting clients in activities, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, bend, talk, and hear. Regularly required to reach, and lift up to 12kg (25 lbs). Must demonstrate manual dexterity and strength in both hands.