Companion Homemaker: Social Support & Safe Home

Nurse Next Door Home Care Services; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Next Door Home Care Services seeks a compassionate Companion/Homemaker to provide companionship and social interaction for clients in their own homes. The role supports clients with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and safety in daily activities, following care plans and reporting changes to the care team.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic cooking and housekeeping skills, and a caring, patient demeanor suitable for home-based care environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patient/client, family members, clinical management, and staff.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provides companionship by reading, conversation, and listening.
• Participates in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Maintains a safe home environment for the client.
• Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, etc.
• Informs Agency Manager/Care Designer of any changes in assignment.
• Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• May prepare meals.
• May perform light housework and laundering of clothing to maintain a clean, neat environment.
• Assists in the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment.
• Grocery shopping with or without a client.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reading comprehension

Writing reports

Cooking basic

Light housekeeping

Education

High school diploma (GED)

Training in human development

Clean driving record

Job description

The Nurse Next Door Home Care Services seeks a compassionate Companion/Homemaker to provide companionship and social interaction for clients in their own homes. The role supports clients with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and safety in daily activities, following care plans and reporting changes to the care team.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, basic cooking and housekeeping skills, and a caring, patient demeanor suitable for home-based care environments.