Companion Caregiver

Jewish Senior Life; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in elder care is seeking an in-home companion to provide essential non-medical services to older adults. The role focuses on empowering clients to age in place with responsibilities including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NYS driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with walking and light exercise.
• Plan and prepare meals followed by clean up.
• Cleaning of bathroom and kitchen to maintain a safe environment.
• Light housekeeping including dusting and vacuuming.
• Provide incidental transportation.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Dependability

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SCOPE: To provide in-home companion (non-medical) services to older adults to empower them to age in place

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Must have valid NYS driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with walking and light exercise
• Plan and prepare meals followed by clean up
• Leaning of bathroom and kitchen to maintain a safe healthy environment
• Making beds and change bed linens
• Light housekeeping to include light dusting and light vacuuming
• Supervise household maintenance such as housecleaning service, plumber, gardener
• Provide incidental transportation using client or caregiver car
• In sleepover situations assist client to and from bed, assist client throughout the night, prepare morning meals and clean up, launder your sheets
• All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.

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