A personal Companion will look to enhance the life of their employer through good conversation, shopping, theatre trips, running errands and assistance around the home. Some roles may require additional personal caring responsibilities such as medication control. There will be a combination of personal care and household responsibilities dependent on the requirements of the employer. Supervises other employees, receives guests, directs serving of meals and performs various personal services.
Deals with all security arrangements necessary to keep the employer and family safe. Manages security alarms. Organises the employer's travel arrangements and any travel requests by the family. Assist seniors in getting to appointments and social outings. Keeps household accounts. Carries out any other task the employer may reasonably ask. Will often undertake light housekeeping and laundry duties. Our client is looking for a patient and empathetic person to act as a companion and to undertake household duties.
This gentleman has limited mobility and whilst there are no personal care duties, he Job Reference: A. Skills Required for a Companion. Skills for a Companion will vary depending on the age and lifestyle of the employer. A senior person will require more patience and will have requirements like medication, health appointments and assistance with bathing, dressing and at meal times.
Discretion from both members is essential as there may be occasions when you are exposed to sensitive information and personal events.
We would expect a Companion to have a full, clean driving licence and be able to drive the household vehicles. Companion roles will be advertised as a personal Companion or a Care Giver so salaries will differ. Hours may be part-time or full-time for a Companion dependent on the requirements of the employer. Select an Option:.
