Lifestyle Companion
About The Position
The Lifestyle Companion is a compassionate, resourceful professional who enhances quality of life for people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers, typically family members or loved ones. The role focuses on social engagement, household organization, and lifestyle coordination, creating meaningful experiences tailored to each client’s needs and preferences. Working within Companioa’s integrated services and dyad model, the Lifestyle Companion works closely with and reports to the Guide (LCSW/MSW), while contributing to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The role provides personalized support to help clients and caregivers navigate dementia care, with an emphasis on proactive, relationship-driven service and preventing crises. This flexible, community-based position involves time in clients’ homes, community settings, and administrative planning. The Lifestyle Companion works independently and as part of a collaborative Dyad team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience in dementia care and aging services.
- At least 2 years of experience working with older adults, particularly people with dementia or cognitive impairments, or equivalent experience.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and adaptable approach.
- Ability to navigate complex family dynamics with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working within a private-pay, fee-for-service model.
- Background in lifestyle coordination, event planning, or concierge services for older adults.
- Familiarity with dementia-specific engagement strategies and supportive interventions.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily logistics, including transportation, grocery shopping, meal planning, and light household organization.
- Assist with scheduling and coordinating home maintenance, repairs, and other in-home services.
- Coordinate schedules for paid caregivers and workers to support seamless care at home.
- Support families with downsizing, furnishing memory care apartments, and setting up in-home modifications to promote safety and comfort.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as bill payments, appointment scheduling, and household organization.
- Engage clients in cognitive and social activities, including concerts, yoga classes, community events, gardening, and music.
- Accompany clients to salons, museums, social outings, and other meaningful experiences.
- Help facilitate structured routines that support cognitive engagement and well-being.
- Partner with family caregivers to reduce stress by handling logistical and lifestyle responsibilities.
- Offer emotional support and practical assistance to caregivers navigating dementia care.
- Provide the Guide and IDT with insights and updates about clients’ well-being, engagement, and evolving needs.
- Prevent crises through a smooth, structured support system.
- Tailor services to each client’s lifestyle and preferences and build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and caregivers.
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Job Type
Full-time
