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Companion

The Maison Helya companion assists their client with daily activities and leisure pursuits. Dedicated, attentive and responsible, she is a trusted professional who respects the utmost confidentiality.

Fields of excellence of our companion

Providing social and moral support

  • Anticipating customers' needs and expectations and assisting them in their day-to-day lives
  • Maintaining social integration
  • Conversing, reading, playing
  • Suggesting and taking part in cultural, intellectual, sporting or artistic activities
  • Accompanying the customer on trips: walks, medical appointments, visits to relatives, shopping, leisure activities, etc.

Manage housekeeping, maintenance and administrative tasks

  • Do the shopping
  • Supervise or prepare balanced meals and serve them
  • Keeping house and carrying out routine household tasks
  • Take care of laundry
  • Tidying up the home
  • Manage administrative tasks
  • Maintain a budget for day-to-day expenses
  • Organise and take part in your customer's trips
  • Coordinate suppliers and service providers

Look after the client's health and safety

  • Help with medication and follow up on medical prescriptions
  • Ensure the customer's mental and physical comfort and safety
  • Provide regular reports to family and friends

Companion profile

  • At least 3 years' experience in a similar position required
  • State diploma in social work (DEAVS) / Professional qualification as a family life assistant (ADVF)
  • Certificate of First Aid (CFA)
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