What Is A Companion?

A Companion is a professional, non-medical caregiver who provides assistance to seniors at home.  Companions help with daily activities such as cooking, running errands, and household chores.

Companion vs. Aide

An aide is certified to provide "hand-on" assistance such as bathing, lifting, and personal care.  A companion can supervise during bathing, ambulating, and personal care, but cannot get "hands-on".

Why Choose A Family First Home Companion?

• Diligent screening processes.  10-20% of all applicants actually get hired.
• Ongoing training and education of staff
• Employees are given incentives such as paid vacation time, performance bonuses and rewards for good work.
• Care plans are given to each caregiver at the start of a new assignment.  They include emergency contacts, special instructions and details of the care needs.
• Sophisticated scheduling software helps us maintain caregiver schedules, client care needs, and 24/7 access to pertinent information at all times.
• Each client is assigned a client relations manager who oversees their care and ensures the delivery of quality services through follow-up calls, follow-up visits and customer support.
• Quality assurance processes to ensure that our clients are receiving the best of care on a regular basis.  This includes unannounced spot checks, follow-up calls, and periodic case evaluations.