Companion​/Sitter

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• 3% company match
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

Job Type: PRN

Pay: $20/hr

Employer Type:
Non-Medical Home Care Agency

Travel Required:

Within 50 mile radius

Work Location:

Multiple Locations

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends
• Day Shift
• Night Shift
• On Call

• Very competitive pay rates ($20/hr) and Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• Career growth
• Sick and emergency leave

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Agency is dedicated to hiring people we can trust with our own families. Our companions/sitter deliver various services in accordance with an established plan of care, and provides for the companionship needs and comfort of patients in their homes.

• High school graduation or GED required.
• Ability to read, write, follow instructions and complete training or pass competency assessment, as appropriate, for understanding needs of populations served, i.e.,
• Basic meal preparation
• Provision of transportation services
• Housekeeping
• Home safety
• Handle emergencies in the home and infection control
• Evidence of sympathetic attitude towards elderly care
• Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands
• Good verbal communications skills required.
• Attend (8) hours of training per year.
• Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.
• Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.

• Provide continuous companionship for the client while on duty
• Provide assistance with errands, social activities, meal preparation, pet grooming.
• Observe the client’s general physical, emotional and mental condition and report all changes to the supervisor
• Provide medication reminders and supervise the self-administration of medication
• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Maintains strict confidentiality of client, family, and caregiver information
• Maintains good personal hygiene and must be neat in appearance.

Sufficient visual and hearing ability to comprehend written and verbal communication.

Ability to perform tasks involving activity which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.

Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds.

Work assigned hours per week.

• Assess and communicate with all clients, co-workers and general public.
• Must have a passion for caregiving and a desire to help others
• Must have a reliable means of transport.
• Must provide valid proof of a negative TB test, or be willing to get tested.