Definition:

“COMPANION” means a person who spends time with or cares for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual and accompanies such individual on trips and outings and may prepare and serve meals to such individual. A companion does not provide hands-on personal care to a client.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent preferred.
• Training in the topics related to human development and interpersonal relationships; nutrition, shopping, food storage, use of equipment and supplies, planning and organizing of household, tasks, and principals of cleanliness and safety
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Good verbal and written communication skills with patients and in-office
• Ability to deal with simple problems in the home setting
• Current health certificate
• Must be able to perform described duties listed on this job

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The companion shall:
• Provide companionship for the client;
  o through reading, activities, conversation, and listening
  o participating in appropriate recreational activities and hobbies for social and sensory stimulation
  o assisting the patient/client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc.
• Provide emotional support and promote a sense of well-being.
• Accompany the client to doctors’ appointments, recreational outings, or shopping
• Perform light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of meals or laundering clothes to maintain a clean, neat environment
• Perform casual, cosmetic assistance, such as assisting with make-up etc.
• Maintain a chronological written record of services
• Report any unusual incidents or changes in the patient’s behavior to the case manager
• Utilize safety measures in the provision of duties
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient and agency information
• Adhere to all Agency Policies
• Recognize emergencies and call for professional help
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

Heavy physical demands – involves lifting up to 50 pounds, bending stooping and stretching. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community. Must have transportation to and from assignments. Minimal exertion on a regular or recurring basis, such as lifting, bending or reaching.

The company reserves the right to revise and/or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Definition:

“HOMEMAKER” means a person who performs household chores that include housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, shopping assistance, and routine household activities for an elderly, handicapped, or convalescent individual. A homemaker does not provide hands-on personal care to a client.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent preferred
• Training in the topics related to human development and interpersonal relationships;
  o nutrition,
  o shopping,
  o food storage,
  o use of equipment and supplies,
  o planning and organizing of household,
  o tasks and principals of cleanliness and safety
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
• Good verbal and written communication skills with patients and in-office staff
• Ability to deal with simple problems in the home setting
• Current health certificate

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

The HOMEMAKER shall:
• Maintain the home in an optimum state of cleanliness and safety depending upon the client’s and the caregiver’s resources
• Preparation of meals and other tasks such as laundry, shopping, and household chores
• Perform casual, cosmetic assistance, such as assisting with make-up etc
• Report to the appropriate supervisor any incidents or problems related to his work or to the caregiver
• Report any unusual incidents or changes in the client’s behavior to the case manager; and appropriate management
• Provides emotional support and promote a sense of well-being
• Maintain appropriate work records
• Utilizes safety measures in the provision of duties
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient and agency matters
• Adheres to all Agency policies
• Recognize emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures.
• If requested by the client or his responsible party, the homemaker may verbally remind the client that it is time for the client to take his or her self-administered medications.
• Recognize emergencies and has knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

Heavy physical demands – involves lifting up to 50 pounds, bending stooping and stretching. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community. Must have transportation to and from assignments. Minimal exertion on a regular or recurring basis, such as lifting, bending or reaching.

The company reserves the right to revise and/or change job descriptions and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.