Companion/Homemaker

Job Summary:

Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for clients’ comfort, safety, and general supervision as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma.
• It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure they and holds and maintain current certification in First Aid with CPR (if and when required), Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. And N95 Mask Test.
• Employees must complete online orientation training within 4 weeks, and annual online refresher training must be completed within 30 days of the employment anniversary date.
• A current up-to-date photograph of the employee must be held on the employee’s file.
• The employee must meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record (where necessary), Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance when required to drive while on assignment.
• If employee is driving clients a copy of the employee’s current driving license and up to date vehicle insurance policy (showing vehicle can be used for work purposes) must be given to the office and any changes to policy or license must be updated with the Comfort Keepers office.
• Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.  Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.
• Employee must adhere to respectful communication as outlined in the Workplace Violence, Harassment and Bullying Policies. Respectful behavior, non-intimidating behaviors includes the use and interactions via telephone, text message and E Mail.

Essential Functions:

• Provides general attention to client’s non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support.  Promotes the client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks such as: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping of floors, cleaning bathrooms, laundering of client’s garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen clean after each meal.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor’s office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Assists client to take self-administered medications as per Comfort Keepers Medication Policy (CL4.13).
• Observes and reports any changes in the client’s mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and   maintains   effective   communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completes required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Working Environment:

• Client home setting and automobile. Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. To adhere to Hazard assessments. Report any unsafe issues to office and follow relevant medication policy for your role.

Position Physical Demands:

• The work requires physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting client in activities, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand sit, walk, bend, talk, and hear. Regularly required to reach and lift up to 25kg (50 lbs.). Must demonstrate manual dexterity and strength in both hands.

To Apply: 

• View email address on mcgcareers.com