Companion Caregiver

The Companion Caregivers assists family members with providing care within the home and in the community. This includes relieving family members from basic self-help needs and other activities of daily living, including interaction, socialization, and continuation of daily routines that family members would ordinarily perform and/or facilitate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains confidentiality of all clients

• Performs duties and procedures, as assigned/directed, in an accurate and timely manner

• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures, including, but not limited to Universal Precautions

• Notifies the Company office of any abnormal findings or conditions

• Adheres to standards and procedures of the Company’s In-Home Respite Services

• Arrives at the client’s home on time, and leaves when shift schedule is complete

• Represents Companion Services with a positive image at all times

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when meeting needs

• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

• Education and experience in related duties preferred; childcare experience preferred.

• TB screening, if applicable

• Community CPR training and First Aid Training required (see Lanterman Act, Title 17)

• Strong telephone and communication skills

• Valid Driver’s license if required to drive

• May not be a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian of the consumer

• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the

• English language may be required

• Computer proficiency required

• Must be at least 18 years of age