Below is a list of the basic duties of a Companion
Some of the services but not limited to are as follows:
- Monitor Diet and Eating Habits
- Check Food Expiration’s
- Assist With Morning Wake Up & Preparation
- Assist With Evening Tuck in Preparation
- Arrange Appointments & Provide Reminders
- Provide Medication Reminders
- Assist With Walking
- Assist With Getting In & Out of Bathroom, Shower
- Answer The Door & Telephone
- Assist with Clothing Selection
- Care For House Plants
- Participate in Craft Projects
- Play Games and/or Cards
- Oversee Home Deliveries
- Rent & Play Movies
- Provide Light Housekeeping
- Dust furniture
- Wash dishes
- Light vacuum
- Make The Bed & Change Sheets
- Do Laundry
- Organize & Clean Closets
- Prepare Grocery List
- Clip Coupons
- Write Letters, Dictations, Correspondence, & Mail
- Plan Visits, Outings, & Trips
- Visit Neighbors & Friends Within Walking Distance
- Visit Neighbors & Friends with A Car*
- Escort For Shopping, Religious Worship, Errands*
- Plan, Prepare, & Clean Up Meals
- Take Out Garbage
- Discuss Current Affairs & Local News
- Local Errands* – pick up prescriptions, dry cleaners, post office
- Assist With Pet Care
- Escort To Appointments*
- Accompany To Luncheons, Dinners*
Benefits of hiring a caregiver through Senior Home Care Agency
- Personalized care: Senior home care agencies work with families to create customized care plans that meet the unique needs and preferences of each individual client.
- Professional caregivers: Senior home care agencies hire professional caregivers who have been trained to provide compassionate and skilled care to seniors. These caregivers are often experienced, licensed, and insured, which provides peace of mind to the families who use their services.
- Safety and security: Companion care provided by a senior home care agency can provide safety and security for seniors who are living alone or may have mobility or health issues. Caregivers can help with activities of daily living, medication reminders, and can be there in case of an emergency.
- Socialization: Companion care provided by a senior home care agency can help seniors maintain social connections and participate in activities they enjoy. Caregivers can accompany seniors on outings, help with hobbies or interests, and provide companionship.
- Family support: Companion care provided by a senior home care agency can help ease the burden on family members who may be struggling to care for a loved one. Caregivers can provide respite care, allowing family members to take a break and recharge.
- Flexible scheduling: Senior home care agencies can provide companion care on a flexible schedule, allowing families to choose the amount of care that best meets their needs. This can range from a few hours a day to full-time care.
- Peace of mind: Companion care provided by a senior home care agency can provide peace of mind for families who want to ensure that their loved ones are receiving the best possible care in a safe and supportive environment.
Overall, getting companion care through a senior home care agency can provide many benefits and can help improve the quality of life for seniors and their families.
*Please Note: Light housekeeping, as part of a home care service, is offered and restricted to the client and those areas used by the client. Typically that means the kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom where the client occupies or has used. We should not be confused as a housekeeping service, only that light housekeeping is only one part of an overall care service provided to an elderly or disabled adult to make their lives safer and more pleasant. Additionally, New York state regulations require that caregivers spend 80% of their time in direct interaction with the person they are caring for, and 20% devoted to light housekeeping duties in those surrounding areas.