Companion Care

Assist individuals to community-based activities also provide assistance and training to the individual in activities of daily living. Must be age 18 years or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and have at least one year of verifiable experience working directly with individuals receiving services in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or childcare setting or working with recipients who have a developmental disability. Must have a valid Driver license and reliable transportation and pass a level 2 background check

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Direct Support Professional Responsibilities**
- Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
- Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
- Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training)
- Encouraging self-help activities
- Reporting changes in client's condition or family situation to the office
- Documenting services provided
- Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Planning meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
- Accompanying client to scheduled appointments
- Transporting clients or running errands for clients

**Job Types**: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 30 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person