Senior Helper Companion
Senior Helper Companion
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05-04-2025
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Job Description
Begin a remarkable career that will provide senior care only better. Senior Helpers of Vancouveris hiring for Companions. As a Companion at Senior Helpers Vancouver you will have the unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with seniors providing them with exceptional care and enhancing their quality of life. This is more than just a job its a chance to make a real impact in the lives of those you care for.
Working as a Companion at Senior Helpers Vancouver provides a unique opportunity for a truly rewarding career in a field you can be proud of. By choosing to work for Senior Helpers Vancouver youre not just giving exceptional care to your clients but youre gaining a genuine inhome connection designed to give your clients the absolute best quality of life.Well fit your area of expertise to the seniors youll care for.
Job Duties (including but not limited to):
- Provide Companionship: Spend time with clients to alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation. Engage in conversations hobbies or activities that foster emotional wellbeing
- Plan and Engage in Recreational Activities: Organize and participate in fun stimulating activities that clients enjoy such as reading playing games going for walks or doing puzzles
- Provide Transportation: Offer assistance with transportation to appointments errands or social events ensuring safety and comfort during travel
- Monitor Clients WellBeing: Keep an eye on the clients emotional and physical health and report any changes or concerns to family members or healthcare providers
- Prepare Meals: Plan and prepare nutritious meals that cater to the clients dietary preferences or restrictions ensuring meals are appealing and safe
- Light Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties such as tidying up laundry and maintaining a safe and clean environment
- Assist with Pet Care: Help clients care for their pets such as feeding walking or grooming if applicable
- Document and Report Care: Keep track of activities and care provided and document any notable changes or concerns for caregivers or family members
Qualifications:
- Compassionate and Caring Nature: A genuine desire to help and care for others especially seniors and a strong sense of empathy
- Willingness to Learn: Openness to ongoing training and the ability to learn new skills to better serve the needs of clients
- Good Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients their families and other team members both verbally and in writing
- Dependable and Punctual: Reliable with a strong commitment to arriving on time and following through with scheduled tasks and responsibilities
- Patience and Understanding: The ability to stay calm and patient in different situations providing emotional support when needed
Requirements:
- Negative TB testcompleted in the past 90 days
- A negativeCriminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past 90 days
- Certification in CPR and First Aid(preferred)
- Reliable transportation and flexibility to work various shifts including evenings and weekends
- Valid work permit and/or Social Insurance Number
Benefits:
- $20.00/hour $22.00/hour 4 VAC pay and STAT pay as applicable)
- Flexible Schedule
- Professional Development
- Paid Training and Development
- Opportunities for Advancement
Schedule: Casual/PartTime
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
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