Helping Hands Healthcare is looking for Care Companions to visit seniors and other vulnerable people who are unable to leave their homes and could participate in friendly conversation, playing games, watching shows or doing crafts.
The HHH care companion visits seniors or other vulnerable people who are unable to leave their homes and could participate in friendly conversation, playing games, watching shows or doing crafts. The purpose of the role is to:
• Reduce negative effects of social isolation and loneliness
• Reduce the safety risk while the primary caregiver is not available
• To provide a break to primary caregivers/families
• Be a kind and supportive companion
• Spend time with clients who may be elderly, have mobility, developmental or other physical or cognitive challenges for different durations of time (minimum of 1 hour per visit)
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Supervision of the client to create a safe and supportive environment
• Working in a variety of client’s private residences
• Varying hours of work
• Secondary school graduate
• Certificate in elder care/gerontology preferred, but not required
• First Aid/CPR Certificate
• PSW certificate preferred, but not required
• 1 – 2 years experience working with seniors, people with disabilities or other vulnerable populations
• Customer service experience is preferred
• Experience working with people with memory issues/dementia preferred
• Strong written and oral English;
• Speak and write clearly, informatively, persuasively
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
