Companion Care Worker

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Right at Home Full time

**Description**:
The Companion Care Worker provides for the maintenance of a safe and clean environment by performing general light cleaning duties throughout client’s homes including, but not limited to the cleaning of client rooms and bathrooms, vacuuming, meal preparation, transportation and companionship activities for clients in their Home environment, improving the quality of life for the client and assisting them to maintain their independence at home.

Duties
- Adheres to Right at Home policies and procedures including participation in Quality Assurance activities.
- Performs work under the supervision of the staffing coordinator/Care Manager
- Performs homemaking activities contained in the Client Home Record which includes, but is not limited to: vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linen, laundry and cleaning bathrooms.
- Prepares meals and snacks for client according to client/family and supervisor’s instructions. May also perform grocery shopping, if prearranged with the office.
- Provides companionship for the client including accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies etc.
- The Companion Care Worker is responsible for the documentation of services provided in the client record and by use of the telephony system.
- The Care Companion must refer all questions or reports to the RN/Care Manager and should not contact the client’s physician directly.
- Communicates effectively with client’s, significant others and other members of the Care Team and ensures confidentiality of client information.
- Maintains up to date knowledge and skills by attending In-Service training in accordance to identified needs particularly in relation to Work Health & Safety.

The Companion Carer will NOT perform any of the following:

- Personal Care Services such as bathing, dressing or shaving.
- Any heavy lifting or transferring of clients.
- Administering any medications, ointments, eye drops, etc.
- Heavy-duty household chores such as washing walls, waxing floors, washing windows.- Household repairs and maintenance.
- Cut the fingernails or toenails of any client. Additional (non-essential Functions)
- Performs other duties as directed by the Care Manager.

**Qualifications**:
Experience
- High School/Senior Certificate desirable
- The Care Companion/Homemaker shall have successfully completed a written Competency Evaluation.
- Must genuinely care and have an empathetic attitude towards the care of the sick, and have the ability to deal with the demands of the job.
- Communicate effectively (written, oral and comprehension skills) as required for the job.

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