Companion
Core
Provide companionship, basic household tasks, meal preparation, and respite care for medically stable patients in their homes.
Role type
Home Companion / Personal Care Aide
Builds
In-home support services for clients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Compassion, ability to interact with others in a caring manner, ability to perform light housekeeping, ability to prepare meals, ability to maintain awareness of patient needs and diagnosis
Preferred skills
Ability to speak other languages
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Provide companionship and basic household tasks, Perform meal preparation and light housekeeping duties, Provide respite for patients while primary caregiver is away, Maintain awareness of patient abilities and special needs, Travel between assigned patient residences or facilities
Seniority
Entry-level / Casual