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Companion

Companion

CompanyHope Services
LocationSanta Cruz, CA, USA
Salary$20.5 – $20.5
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Knowledge of good health practices and the ability to support positive environment
  • Knowledge of community resources and activities within the home community.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Demonstrates good judgement and decision-making skills.
  • Responds proactively in emergency situations.
  • CPR and First aid certified (training provided!)
  • Possession of valid California driver’s license, clear driving record, and auto insurance are required.
  • Completion and clearance of fingerprints for DOJ criminal background check.

Responsibilities

  • Provides social and recreational support to consumer in their home, neighborhood and home community.
  • Provides consumer with companionship and friendship.
  • Assists in the development and expansion of consumer participation in leisure activities.
  • Ensures consumers integration into community activities, events and services.
  • Assures a safe environment, provides protective supervision and advocacy.
  • Assists with the development of a circle of support, build and maintain relationships with family, friends and neighbors.
  • Provides daily living skills training and support, assists consumer in maintaining positive health and home.
  • Provides transportation to consumer including public transportation, own car or as needed.
  • Responsible for communicating all consumer related information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
  • Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.
  • May perform other duties as assigned to assure quality services to the consumer.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.