Job Description

As a Companion/Caregiver with driving and errand support responsibilities, your primary role is to provide companionship, emotional support, and assistance with daily activities to individuals who require extra support due to age, illness, or disability. In addition, you may be responsible for driving clients to various appointments, social engagements, and running errands on their behalf. Responsibilities:

• Companionship: Build a rapport and establish a positive and trusting relationship with clients, offering companionship, conversation, and emotional support.
• Transportation: Safely drive clients to medical appointments, therapy sessions, social events, and other necessary outings using a personal or company-provided vehicle.
• Errand Support: Assist clients with running errands such as grocery shopping, picking up medications, mailing packages, paying bills, or other essential tasks.
• Medication Reminders: Help clients stay on track with their medication schedules by providing timely reminders
• Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary requirements and preferences, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration for clients.
• Light Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying living spaces, washing dishes, doing laundry, and maintaining a clean and organized environment.
• Recreational Activities: Engage clients in enjoyable and stimulating activities, such as reading, playing games, going for walks, or pursuing hobbies and interests.
• Communication: Regularly communicate with clients' families and healthcare professionals to provide updates on the client's well-being and address any concerns.
• Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Maintain a safe environment for clients, identify potential hazards, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Requirements: Compassionate Nature: Display empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to enhance the quality of life for individuals in need of companionship and care. Valid Driver's License: Possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Ability to safely operate a vehicle and follow traffic regulations. Reliable Vehicle: Own a reliable vehicle that is suitable for transporting clients and running errands, equipped with appropriate safety features and insurance coverage. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and their families. Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to adapt to different schedules, client needs, and changing circumstances while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Background Check: Consent to and pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal records, to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. Fluency in Spanish Si necesitas ayuda en espanol llamanos a 614-538-1234 y preguntas por Natasha. Prior Experience: Previous experience in caregiving, companionship, or a related field is preferred but not always required. TB Test required within a week of employment

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