Companion

Companionship is the relationship or fellowship between an employee and a client for the purpose of socialization, escort and/or respite for family members for a short or long period of time.

Essential duties and responsibilities

The Companion responsibilities are to assist in activities related to socialization as follows:
  • Assists with light household tasks such as preparation and serving of light snacks.
  • Light shopping and one stop errand.
  • Escorts to doctor’s appoint­ments, nutrition sites, and walks.
  • Encourages in recreational activities such as playing cards, hobbies, crafts, reading and writing correspondence.
  • Engage the client in conversation on light topics.