Companion

Executive Home Care of Gwinnett Northwest; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Executive Home Care of Gwinnett Northwest in Duluth, Georgia is looking for a Companion to provide companionship to clients in their homes. The role includes offering emotional support, assisting with light housekeeping tasks, and accompanying clients to appointments. A supportive work environment and opportunities for professional development are provided.

The position requires a minimum age of 18, good grooming habits, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills. With flexible scheduling, compensation ranges from $13 to $17 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates maturity and sincere interest in clients.
• Demonstrates mental acuity to communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients in home setting.
• Offer emotional support and accompany clients to appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and assist with personal grooming.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable transportation

Good personal grooming

Ability to recognize life-threatening situations

Education

Completion of at least the ninth-grade level

Training in human development and interpersonal relationships

Job description

Benefits

• Supportive Work Environment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Referral Bonus

Executive Home Care of Gwinnett Northwest is a home care and staffing agency proudly serving Northwest Gwinnett County. The Executive Home Care experience is steeped in understanding of aging, and it comes from a place of genuine compassion for our fellow human being. Since 2004 we have been guided by a unified mission and core values.

Definition

The Companion is a person who possesses adequate communication skills and abilities to provide companionship to clients in the home setting. The Companion does not render any hands‑on care to the client.

Line of Authority

Reports directly to the registered nurse clinician.

EHC Gwinnett Northwest offers flexible schedules, compensation of $13 to $17 per hour, and opportunities for higher‑paying assignments based on client needs and caregiver qualifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least the ninth‑grade level of secondary education preferred.
• Documentation on file of having received training in topics related to human development and interpersonal relationships, nutrition, marketing, food storage, use of equipment and supplies, planning and organizing of household tasks, and principles of cleanliness and safety.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates maturity and a sincere interest in the client.
• Demonstrates good personal grooming and health habits.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Demonstrates mental acuity high enough to write, read, and adequately communicate with clients.

Duties

Renders companion services to clients in the home setting:

• Listening
• Reading to client
• Supervising environment
• Communicates verbally
• Recognizes life‑threatening situations, and acts according to protocol
• Offers emotional support
• Accompanies client to outside appointments
• Provide light housekeeping tasks, such as preparation of meals, and laundering the client’s personal garments.
• Performs casual cosmetic assistance, i.e. brushing the hair, assisting with the application of makeup, filing and polishing nails (not clipping).
• Stabilizes the client when walking as needed.
• Maintains a chronological written record of services.
• Report any unusual incidents or changes in the client’s behavior to the registered nurse.
• Maintains confidentiality of client and agency matters.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Attains quarterly goals established by the DON at quarterly evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Limitations Statement

“You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodation. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the requirements for this position.”