Companion Job at Senior Helpers, Havertown, PA

  • Senior Helpers
  • Havertown, PA

Job Description

Caregiver Position

The job description outlines your primary responsibilities as a caregiver. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the exact duties to be performed for each assignment will vary. Prior to beginning a new assignment, Senior Helpers will provide you with background information about your client and review any special needs this client may have. Our needs are most urgent in Delaware County (Media, Chester, Newtown Square, Drexel Hill, Broomall, Yeadon, Brookhaven, Lansdowne, Swarthmore, Darby, Ridley Park, Glenolden, Sharon Hill, Collingdale, Marcus Hook, Clifton Heights, Upper Chichester, Folcroft, Prospect Park, Morton, Norwood, Eddystone, Folsom, Garnet Valley, Aldan, Boothwyn, Upland, Woodlyn, East Lansdowne, Chester Heights, Trainer, Colwyn, Parkside, Lima, Upper Darby, Boothwyn, Springfield, Haverford).

Objective: To provide professional caregiving services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with household and family support services.

Reports To: Human Resources Department

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Companionship and conversation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Household management
  • Errands
  • Apparel selection (i.e. laying out clothes)
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Laundry and linen changing
  • Medication reminders
  • Transportation using client's vehicle

In sleep-over or live-in situations:

  • Prepare sleeping area at night

Other Requirements:

  • Document activities in the Care Plan Book daily (if applicable)
  • Record daily hours worked and daily services performed on the Weekly Time Sheet and Service Log, review with client and submit the signed form every Monday by 5pm.
  • Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
  • Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect
  • Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level
  • Ability to drive or use public transportation to get to work
  • Valid drivers license with no serious driving violations
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
  • Pass a criminal background check prior to employment with Senior Helpers

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start, Sleeping nights, Flexible hours

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