Casual Companions - Experienced in Dementia Care

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.
• Experience in Dementia Care : Prefer candidates with previous experience in providing care and companionship to individuals with dementia or related conditions.

Knowledge of handling behaviors associated with dementia and familiarity with techniques for engagement and support in such cases is highly valued.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
• 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.
• Attends to the client's requests promptly.
• Provides companionship, socialization, and light housekeeping services.
• Assists with food preparation when included on the Aide Care Plan.
• Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Aide Care Plan.
• Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency. Exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
• 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.

Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.

Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.

At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be :

• Treated with respect and dignity.
• Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
• Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.

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You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application.

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Equal Opportunity Employer : Disability / Veteran.