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Job Title: Personal Wellness Companion

Job Description:

As a Personal Wellness Companion at The Grandfriends, your role is to provide compassionate, non-medical support to individuals in need of companionship and assistance with everyday tasks. You will be responsible for fostering a warm and engaging environment, promoting overall well-being, and enhancing the quality of life for those under your care.

Responsibilities:

1. Companionship: Build meaningful connections and provide emotional support by engaging in conversations, listening attentively, and sharing in activities that bring joy and fulfillment.

2. Personal Assistance: Assist with essential tasks such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, organizing, and running errands, ensuring a clean and comfortable living environment.

3. Mobility and Safety: Provide physical support and assistance with mobility, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients during walks, outings, and daily routines.

4. Personal Care: Support with grooming, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene, promoting dignity and self-esteem.

5. Cognitive Stimulation: Engage clients in stimulating activities, including puzzles, games, and hobbies, to promote mental acuity and cognitive well-being.

6. Emotional Support: Offer a sympathetic ear, understanding, and empathy to clients' emotional needs, creating a trusting and comforting environment.

7. Transportation: Drive clients to appointments, social events, or accompany them on recreational outings, ensuring safe and timely travel.

8. Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with clients' families and healthcare professionals, providing updates on their overall well-being and any specific needs or concerns.

9. Documentation: Accurately document daily engagements, observations, and tasks completed, ensuring clear and concise reporting.

Qualifications:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Empathy and compassion

- Organizational and time management skills

- Proficiency in providing personal care assistance

- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing situations

- Reliable and trustworthy

- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (if transportation required)

- Background Check

- Drug Screening

- Understanding of client confidentiality guidelines

Join The Grandfriends and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those seeking compassionate and dedicated support in their daily lives. Together, we will create an atmosphere of harmony and well-being for our valued clients.