Home Care Companion - Flexible Schedule & Growth Path

ComForCare Home Health Care - Surrey; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A local home care agency in Metro Vancouver is seeking a dedicated Companion to provide companionship and social support to clients in their homes. In this role, individuals will assist with client requests, socialization activities, and light housekeeping. Candidates should be compassionate, dependable, and able to work independently. This position offers a flexible schedule and aligns with the agency's mission to enhance the lives of both clients and employees.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and follow a written Aide Care Plan.
• Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct observation and companionship to clients in their home.
• Attends to the client's requests promptly.
• Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately.

Skills

Dependability

Interpersonal communication

Compassion and empathy

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.
• 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.