Career Opportunities

The Companion is a paraprofessional, providing visitation, support and companionship in the home for clients under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. Companion services include support, encouragement, companionship, respite breaks for family or caregivers, and provision of and instruction in reporting of signs, symptoms, and/or changes in the client’s condition.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of working as a companion or life experience working
• Use of an automobile with possession of liability insurance is desirable
• Requires the ability to read and write and follow directions
• Completion of training or passing competency assessment for understanding needs of populations served, basic meal prep, transportation services, housekeeping, home safety, handling emergencies in the home, and infection control
• Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification
• Never have shown by credible evidence to have abused, neglected, sexually assaulted, exploited or deprived any person, or subjected any person to serious injury through intentional or grossly negligent misconduct
• Have not made any material false statements concerning qualifications requirements