Companion
About The Position
Freedom Village Bradenton is hiring a Companion for its Private Duty Program, supporting older adults in a welcoming senior-living environment. The role focuses on providing companionship and practical assistance at one consistent location, rather than traveling between clients. Short shifts and PRN availability are offered, and on-the-job training for Home Health Aide status may be available, with the possibility of promotion to Home Health Aide. Companions assist with errands and shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, ironing, dusting, home organization, pet care, and transportation. They help meet clients’ safety needs, use equipment safely and properly, follow care instructions, and accurately document services provided. Candidates should be compassionate, dependable, respectful, patient, kind, enthusiastic, and able to work independently with little direct supervision. Experience is preferred but not required. Compensation starts at $15.25.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document services provided.
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
- Must be patient, kind, enthusiastic, dependable, compassionate, and respectful toward residents and their individual needs.
- CPR certification is preferred; training is provided if needed. The posting also says candidates may obtain CPR certification upon hire.
- Experience is preferred but not required.
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR certification.
- Experience working in a companion or care role.
- Interest in on-the-job training toward Home Health Aide status.
Responsibilities
- Provide companionship and assistance to senior residents.
- Help with shopping and errands.
- Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, ironing, and dusting.
- Assist with home organization and pet care.
- Provide transportation assistance.
- Help meet clients’ safety needs and use equipment safely and properly.
- Follow care instructions and document services provided accurately.
Benefits
- Scholarships and educational assistance programs.
- Extraordinary Reward Points recognizing employee contributions.
- Comprehensive benefits supporting employee and family health and wellness.
- Employee-led committees.
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.
- Daily Pay access to earned pay on the employee’s schedule.
- Flexible scheduling and short shifts.
- On-the-job training for Home Health Aide status may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
