Care Companion

About The Role

As a Care Companion, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of older adults, helping them feel heard, supported, and emotionally connected within their environment. You will conduct assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs, implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns, and document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit designated facilities in accordance with the schedule set with your supervisor
• Conduct assessments of residents to identify emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs
• Implement short-term, solution-focused therapy and supportive interventions to address immediate concerns
• Document visit notes and maintain detailed records of interactions and interventions after each visit
• Collaborate with psychiatric professionals to ensure comprehensive care, including participation in a monthly meeting with the psychiatric NP

Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or another mental health–related field
• Understanding of geriatric mental health, crisis management, and psychosocial support in long-term care settings
• Strong communication, documentation, and relationship-building skills
• Education: Associate Degree
• Experience: 1 year

Benefits

• Flat salary
• Pick the day and hours that work for you!
• Paid training
• Constant support and guidance from our clinical team
• Matching 401k Plan