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Companion Caregiver
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Home Wellness Services of Florida LLC
Apalachicola, FL (In Person)
$35,360 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Summary Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Companion, where your compassionate presence and attentive care will make a meaningful difference. A Companion Caregiver provides non-medical support, supervision, and companionship to individuals with developmental disabilities, seniors, or other persons requiring assistance with daily activities. The Companion Caregiver helps promote independence, community inclusion, social interaction, and overall well-being while ensuring the health and safety of the individual served. Responsibilities Basic Requirements Must be at least 18 years old Background Screening Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Must pass fingerprinting and criminal history checks Required Training HIPAA Training (confidentiality and privacy) APD Zero Tolerance Training Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Prevention Training Incident Reporting procedures Client rights and professional boundaries Any additional APD-required training for the service being provided Skills and Abilities Ability to assist individuals with developmental disabilities Good communication and interpersonal skills Patience, compassion, and reliability Ability to document services accurately and timely Companion Service Expectations A companion should: Provide supervision and companionship Assist with community activities and social engagement Encourage independence and participation Follow the client's support plan Maintain professional boundaries Never leave the client unattended if supervision is required For Home Wellness Services of Florida LLC , you may also require completion of your employee application, direct deposit form, W-4, I-9, emergency contact form, and company policies before beginning work. High school diploma or GED preferred Valid government-issued photo ID Social Security card or authorization to work in the U.S. Reliable transportation Valid driver's license (transporting clients) Current auto insurance (transporting clients)