Private Duty Companion

DESCRIPTION POSITION DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Companionship and Emotional Support:

Providing meaningful conversation, engaging in activities such as reading, games, or watching movies, and simply being a friendly and supportive presence to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Assistance with daily tasks:

While primarily non-medical, companions can assist with light personal care tasks such as: Meal planning and preparation. Light housekeeping, including tidying up, laundry, and changing linens.

Errands:

Completing errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.

Transportation:

Driving clients to medical appointments, social outings, or running errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions. Additional requirements must be met when transporting clients, per Overlook Transportation Policy.

Monitoring and Reporting:

Observing the client's physical and mental condition, noting and reporting any significant changes to family members, Director of Business Development and Client Services, and the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor.

Personalized Care:

The specific duties of a Companion will vary based on the individual needs and preferences of the client, those needs will be coordinated and relayed to by the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor as necessary. Assistance with pet care such as dog walking, cleaning up and litter box maintenance when required. Completing annual competencies accordingly.

Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions Compassion and Empathy:

A genuine desire to help others and connect with clients on an emotional level.

Communication Skills:

The ability to effectively communicate with clients, families, and the Director of Business Development and Client Services, and the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor.

Building Trust and Rapport:

Developing a strong relationship built on trust and open communication is vital for both the Companion and the client.

Collaboration:

Companions often collaborate with the client's family members, the Director of Business Development and Client Services, and the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor.

Patience and Adaptability:

Understanding that clients may have varying needs and that situations can change.

Reliability and Dependability:

Clients depend on consistent care, so being punctual and fulfilling responsibilities is important

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience working with client population, preferred Valid driver's license and RMV background check Use of Personal Vehicle requires documentation of insured vehicle with established coverages and acknowledgement of personal liability: The policy is rated as Class 30 for business use The carrier confirms in writing that resident transport is acceptable within the bounds of business use and/or confirms that resident transport does not fall under the livery exclusion The policy includes minimum liability limits of $100,000 per person / $300,000 per accident