An individual who, under professional supervision, provides assistance with nutritional and environmental support, personal hygiene, feeding and dressing.

• A High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete an Agency orientation/training on hire
• Successful completion of a training for personal care services and in each skill that the PCW is assigned
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional
• Use of an automobile with possession of liability insurance is desirable
• Must have a criminal background check and current CPR Certification
• Will not be a person who is legally responsible relative of a client

The Companion is a paraprofessional, providing services in the home for clients under the direct supervision of a qualified supervisor. Companion services include support, encouragement, companionship, respite breaks for family or caregivers, and provision of and instruction in reporting of changes in the client’s situation. The Companion is assigned to a client by the coordinator and follows a written plan of service.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of working as a companion or life experience working
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Use of an automobile with possession of liability insurance is desirable
• Must be able to read, write in English and follow instructions
• Selected on the basis of such factors as: an interest in people, tact, a history of emotional stability, dependability in employment, neatness in appearance and practices, good personal hygiene, and good judgment
• Must have a criminal background check
• Will not be a person who is legally responsible relative of a client

The homemaker is a paraprofessional employee, trained to provide, home maintenance services for clients under the direct supervision of the supervisor. Homemaking services include dietary management, household services essential to the client’s health and wellbeing, and provision of and instruction in reporting of signs, symptoms, and/or changes in the client’s condition. The homemaker is assigned to a client by the coordinator and is given a written plan of service.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of working as a companion or life experience working
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Use of an automobile with possession of liability insurance is desirable
• Must be able to read, write and follow instructions in English
• Selected on the basis of such factors as: an interest in people, tact, and dependability in employment, neatness in appearance/practices, good personal hygiene, and good judgment
• Will not be a person who is legally responsible relative of a client
• Must have a criminal background check and current CPR Certification