Caregiver/Companion

A caregiver/companion provides companionship and non-medical home care for our clients in their own homes.  Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to)  vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.

We offer our employees flexible scheduling, holiday pay, direct deposit, a 401(k) plan, and an on-going training program which includes classes through CNM.

• Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions; may participate in planning meals; sometimes shopping is required.
• Performs light housekeeping tasks which may include vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping, laundry, making and changing the bed, doing the dishes, cleaning the bathroom, as well as other related tasks.
• Provides companionship which may include accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
• May provide some assistance with personal care (e.g., assisting client with personal tasks in the bathroom).
• May offer medication reminders to clients who have short term memory loss.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate
• Completion of a written Competency Evaluation. 
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job. 
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, driving record screen, and drug screen.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
• Must have 3 professional references.
• We welcome applications from experienced homemakers as well as students in nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs.