Veteran companion caregivers help provide mental and emotional support, light housekeeping, and companionship to help veteran and spouses function independently in their own home environments.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the activities of daily living, including but not limited to:
• Light Housekeeping, including but not limited to vacuuming, dusting, dry mopping, dishwashing, cleaning the kitchen and bathroom, and changing beds
• Laundry and linen services include washing, ironing and folding clothes.
• Prepares meals and snacks according to care plan; this may include following a specialized diet plan as identified in the care plan
• Shopping service to client for grocery and clothes.
• Incidental transportation for client includes visits to doctor appointments, friends, family members, or stores.
• Monitor client supplies
• Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance
• Follow a written care plan and maintain records of daily activities
• Escort clients on appointments (requires pre-approval)
• Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• A mature person 18 or older
• High school education or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
• Has an interest in working with veterans with mental health disabilities
• Possess a driver’s license and a reliable car
• Is able to understand and carry out directions and instructions from a written care plan, record messages and keep records
• Flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies
• Veteran or Military connected is highly encouraged but not required