Companionship
Importance:
Companionship for seniors is incredibly important because it promotes better mental health, better physical health, creates new routines and makes life better for them and their caregivers. If you are looking to make a new life long friend, companionship is the perfect opportunity for that.
Commitment:
- 2 hours of service minimum once weekly or bi-monthly
Responsibilities:
- Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
- Talking, listening and sharing experiences
- Playing games/cards and reading
- Helping keep clients in contact with family, friends and the outside world
- Providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands
- Accompanying clients to recreational and/or social events
- Writing or typing letters/correspondence
- Organizing and reading mail
- Teaching/performing meal planning and preparation
- Performing light housekeeping
- Accompanying client on walks
- Reminding client to take medication
- Reminding client to start or finish their meals
