Companion
HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)
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Job overview
HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Companion. The Companion provides direct observation and companionship to clients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee. This role involves assisting clients with various activities that promote well-being, including socialization and light housekeeping, while adhering to infection control policies and maintaining confidentiality.
Key focus areas include Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment, Provides supervision and various companionship activities that promote the client’s well being, and Attends to the client's requests promptly.
Successful candidates bring Be Eighteen Years Of Age, Read And Write Care Plan, and Self Directed With Minimal Supervision. Important skills include Read, Write, Follow Written Aide Care Plan, Document Tasks Performed, Self-Directed, and Work With Minimal Supervision.
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Full job description
Looking for individuals to join our home care family. At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible. *Each office is independently owned and operated. POSITION SUMMARY The Companion works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee and provides direct observation and companionship to client's in their home. REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor/Director of Clinical Services QUALIFICATIONS
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Be eighteen (18) years of age.
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Demonstrate ability to read, write, follow a written Aide Care Plan and document tasks performed.
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Be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrate dependability, tact, patience, and the ability to follow instructions.
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Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
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Demonstrate ability to show compassion and empathy toward the elderly, sick, and disabled. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
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Functions within the limitations of the individual assignment.
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Services provided may include supervision and various companionship activities that promote the client’s well being. Companion services typically do not involve hands-on care such as bathing and dressing.
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Attends to the client's requests promptly.
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Provides companionship, socialization, and light housekeeping services.
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Assists with food preparation when included on the Aide Care Plan.
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Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
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Maintains appropriate communication with the Clinical Supervisor (written and verbal) and with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
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Documents care given and pertinent observations accurately as directed by the Aide Care Plan.
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Treats clients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality.
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Accepts and fulfills assignments with the Agency. Exercises judgment in accepting assignments.
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Attends required in-service programs per Agency policy. PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS The information below is intended to describe the general context/requirements for performance of this job. During a typical workday, this position requires the activities listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties.
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