Wellness Companion Dementia Services - Part Time

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission: We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day. 

Part-Time Employment - Sunday 8am-4pm REQUIRED

Pay Rate: $18.00 hourly

A Wellness Companion will provide companion services and non-medical assistance to help the participant thrive safely, comfortably, and independently in their own home. This role focuses on supporting daily structure, routine, and overall well-being through consistent presence, engagement, and reassurance. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow the participant’s person-centered Health and Wellness Plan 
• Support the participant in maintaining their daily schedule and routine 
• Provide reminders and cueing for activities of daily living as outlined in the Health and Wellness Plan 
• Provide medication reminders as outlined in the Health and Wellness Plan 
• Encourage use of language assistive devices as appropriate 
• Serve and participate in meal planning and encourage adequate hydration 
• Promote and participate in physical activity appropriate to the participant’s abilities and preferences 
• Support participant safety and awareness when outside the home and in the community.
• Encourage participation in community activities that the participant desires including faith community attendance, indoor and outdoor walks, shopping, and meals 
• Arrange rides and accompany the participant utilizing ESLC Transportation, Uber, Lyft, and other community transportation services 
• Support the participant in maintaining a tidy home environment 
• Complete and submit a detailed note and checklist at the end of each shift 
• Consistently uphold the participant’s dignity and treat all individuals with respect

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work with people living with dementia and their caregivers with empathy and professionalism.  
• Detail-oriented and thorough: the ability to independently manage the details of work and complete tasks thoroughly. 
• A dedicated, energetic, and passionate individual with a strong work ethic 
• Ability to observe changes and communicate concerns clearly to the care team  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and provide supportive, compassionate companionship 
• Ability to follow Medicare GUIDE Program person centered plans, routines, and written instructions consistently
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete detailed, timely documentation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires lifting, bending, walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The majority of essential job duties are performed indoors as well as in resident areas where universal precautions apply. Employee may be exposed to indoor temperature fluctuations.    

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.