Think you got what it takes to be a Comfort Keeper?! We want to hear from you!
Job Summary:
Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment.
Qualifications:
Minimum of high school diploma. Must hold and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid. Applicant must hold and annually renew a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. Applicant must meet or exceed minimum qualifications for each of the following background checks: Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record (where necessary), Professional and Personal Reference Checks.
Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided. Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.
Essential Functions:

• Provides general attention to clients non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Promotes the client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Provides for a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients and family members. Provides light housekeeping tasks such as: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, mopping of floors, cleaning bathrooms, laundering of client's garments and linens.
• May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen clean after each meal.
• Observes and reports any changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.

• Completes required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding client information.
• Other reasonable related duties as assigned.
• Wages starting at 18.50 per hour

Working Environment:
Client home setting and automobile.
Position Physical Demands:
The work requires physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting client in activities, and light housekeeping. Regularly required to stand sit, walk, bend, talk, and hear. Regularly required to reach, and lift up to 12kg (25 lbs). Must demonstrate manual dexterity and strength in both hands.

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