Companion- Oak Bay

Looking to make a difference? Come be a Comfort Keeper!

Job Summary:
Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients 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. Must hold and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid. Applicant must hold and annually renew a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. Must have reliable transportation and fulfill assignments with reliability and punctuality. A valid driver’s license and automobile insurance always a bonus. Those who can cook is always a bonus! 

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.

Essential Functions:

• Provides general attention to clients 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.
• Wages starting at 20.00 per hour

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.

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 12kg (25 lbs). Must demonstrate manual dexterity and strength in both hands.