Companion / Carer / Caregiver Jobs & Vacancies
When you work as an elderly companion, you’ll help take care of someone and keep them company. You’ll have to handle various duties, depending on your employer, that may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, shopping and errands.
Family members usually hire companions for their loved ones who still enjoy their independence but struggling with daily activities. As a companion, it’s important that you are a match to the person you will be taking care of, since you’ll be spending a lot of time together and have to enjoy each other’s company.
Family members usually hire companions for their loved ones who still enjoy their independence but struggling with daily activities. As a companion, it’s important that you are a match to the person you will be taking care of, since you’ll be spending a lot of time together and have to enjoy each other’s company.
Companion Job Description
Some of your duties as a companion may include:
- Light housekeeping
- Cooking healthy meals
- Running errands
- Accompany the individual on walks
- Driving the individual to appointments
- Laundry and ironing
As a companion you’ll need to enjoy working with people, have a kind and loving personality and have patience with people. Basic housekeeping skills can be a great advantage as you may need to help out with light housekeeping work as well.
In terms of working hours, you may be required to work around 5 – 6 days a week, depending on the individual’s needs. You’ll enjoy this position if you are compassionate and love working with people. Being a companion can be a very rewarding career for the right person.
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