In Home Companion

Overview

The Companion provides companion services such as meal preparation, medication reminders, errand services, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation, some light housekeeping, and other private duty services as assigned. Assists the client with the development of a circle of support, builds and maintains relationships with family, friends, and neighbors. Assists client in making medical appointments and ensures the client is present for all appointments.

Other responsibilities include promoting a safe environment, providing protective supervision and advocacy, and communicating all client-related information to the appropriate staff in a timely manner. Acts as a mandated abuse reporter. Must have reliable transportation to perform assigned home care visits. If using a personal vehicle, must have and maintain a current, valid driver s license with proof of an appropriate, satisfactory driving record and proof of auto liability coverage as required by Virginia State Law.

Location:

Newport News, Virginia

• Provide companion services such as meal preparation, medication reminders, errand services, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation, light housekeeping, and other private duty services as assigned. Follow the plan of care to assure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient s value system. Provide care consistent with verbal and/or written instructions.
  
  Understand assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN, including accurately completing all required documentation.
• Assist client in making medical appointments and ensure client is present for all appointments. Additionally assist the client with developing a support network and maintaining relationships with family, friends, and neighbors.
• Assist and participate in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Ensure availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment, stocking supplies, and placing equipment in proper storage areas.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• 1 year prior companion experience in home care or other healthcare setting (Preferred)

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 days (Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Driver s License Required

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• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

Note:

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