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The Overlook

The Overlook Retirement Community and Health Center, located in Charlton, Massachusetts, offers a comprehensive range of care services including independent living, enhanced living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. With a proud tradition of service since 1911, The Overlook is dedicated to providing high-quality, resident-centered care in a beautiful 450-acre campus. The organization is part of the Masonic Health System of Massachusetts and is committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents through various programs and services.

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 SCHEDULE
 
 
 
 This position is a
 
 Per Diem
 
 position: Per diem employees (often in healthcare or education) work on-demand, filling in for absent staff or surges in workload.
 
 
 
 POSITION
 
 
 DUTIES/ESSENTIAL
 
 
 FUNCTIONS:
 
 
 
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 Companionship and Emotional Support: Providing meaningful conversation, engaging in activities such as reading, games, or watching movies, and simply being a friendly and supportive presence to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
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 Assistance with daily tasks: While primarily non-medical, companions can assist with light personal care tasks such as:
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 Meal planning and preparation.
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 Light housekeeping, including tidying up, laundry, and changing linens.
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 Errands: Completing errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions.
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 Transportation: Driving clients to medical appointments, social outings, or running errands like grocery shopping or picking up prescriptions. Additional requirements must be met when transporting clients, per Overlook Transportation Policy.
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 Monitoring and Reporting: Observing the client's physical and mental condition, noting and reporting any significant changes to family members, Director of Business Development and Client Services, and the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
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 Personalized Care: The specific duties of a Companion will vary based on the individual needs and preferences of the client, those needs will be coordinated and relayed to by the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor as necessary.
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 Assistance with pet care such as dog walking, cleaning up and litter box maintenance when required.
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 Completing annual competencies accordingly.
 
 
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 Personal Skills And Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
 
 
 
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 Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to help others and connect with clients on an emotional level.
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 Communication Skills: The ability to effectively communicate with clients, families, and the Director of Business Development and Client Services, and the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
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 Building Trust and Rapport: Developing a strong relationship built on trust and open communication is vital for both the Companion and the client.
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 Collaboration: Companions often collaborate with the client's family members, the Director of Business Development and Client Services, and the Private Duty Clinical Nurse Supervisor.
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 Patience and Adaptability: Understanding that clients may have varying needs and that situations can change.
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 Reliability and Dependability: Clients depend on consistent care, so being punctual and fulfilling responsibilities is important
 
 
 
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 POSITION
 
 
 REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
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 Experience working with client population, preferred
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 Valid driver&rsquo;s license and RMV background check
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Private Duty Companion

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