Companion

Christwood•Covington, LA

About The Position

If you have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and are committed to providing exceptional care, we invite you to apply for the Companion position at Christwood. Companions offer one on one assistance with senior clients assisting them with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, transfer assist, feeding, pericare etc.) as well as non-clinical assistance, supervision, companionship and support. The Companion provides generalized attention to the needs of clients and are responsible for ensuring a safe, clean environment and observing any changes in the client's needs. Must be able to work twelve-hour shifts and available to work some weekends and holidays. CNA license preferred but not required, will be responsible with working with clients who may have animals present in their homes (dogs and cats). Nestled on 117 wooded and beautifully landscaped acres, in Covington, Christwood is considered the Northshore's Premier Retirement Community and is dedicated to expanding the possibilities and making life better for older adults in every way. Our not-for-profit Life Plan Community offers independent and assisted living as well as cognitive memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. Christwood is committed to attracting and retaining talented, highly attentive staff members who are passionate about providing exceptional service.

Requirements

Must be able to work twelve-hour shifts
Available to work some weekends and holidays
Will be responsible with working with clients who may have animals present in their homes (dogs and cats).

Nice To Haves

CNA license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Assisting senior clients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, transfer assist, feeding, pericare etc.)
Providing non-clinical assistance, supervision, companionship and support
Providing generalized attention to the needs of clients
Ensuring a safe, clean environment
Observing any changes in the client's needs