Do you consider yourself caring and compassionate? Are you looking for a position that also allows you to give back to your community?

ComForCare Winston-Salem is looking for Companions to help provide seniors with support, encouragement, companionship, respite breaks for family or caregivers, and provision of and instruction in reporting of changes in the client’s situation.

Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide conversation

Help prepare meals and snacks

Incidental transportation for client which includes visits to doctor appointments, friends, family members, or stores.

Observe and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance

Escort clients on appointments

Provide companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School graduate with at least 1-year experience as a companion or working with the elderly

Has an interest in working with elders

Ability to communicate with clients in a courteous manner and treat them with respect

Flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Access to an automobile (not tall vehicles) with possession of liability insurance

Valid NC Driver’s license and good driving record

Keep accurate time and mileage report

Must be able to read, write in English and follow instructions

TB Skin test or Chest X-Ray

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with an independently owned and operated ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions relating to employment including (and without limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.