Live-in Companion for the Elderly: Right at Home Senior Care Indiana

A live-in companion for the elderly provides for the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs various housekeeping tasks, meal preparation, companionship activities and personal care for aging adults, seniors and the elderly in their residences.

Essential Functions

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.
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions. May shop for groceries.
Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):

Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair)
Ambulation
Eating
Dressing

Qualifications
High school graduate or G.E.D certificate preferred.
Completion of, and passing, a written Competency Evaluation.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.
Possess valid automobile insurance
Possess a clean police record
Possess or obtain a valid TB test
2 years recent, valid, verifiable work experience
2 work references
Ability to complete the RAH orientation training and testing
Possess a telephone