Companions provide basic housekeeping and care for the sick, elderly, or recovering patients. They clean, plan, and accompany clients to activities and social events, and promote the health of their clients by adhering to medication, diet, and exercise plans. The responsibilities of a companion include: engaging clients by conversing with them and planning and attending them as they participate in appropriate social activities and hobbies; handling basic housekeeping; planning and preparing meals for clients, taking dietary restrictions, and preferences into consideration; taking a genuine interest in clients by listening to their needs, ensuring that their environment is clean and safe, and providing them with proper food and medication; monitoring clients, recording and reporting any developments or concerns to appropriate parties, such as company supervisors, doctors, or family members; driving clients to planned outings or events; handling errands for or with clients, such as grocery shopping, paying bills, writing letters, etc; and providing emotional support for clients as they heal or cope with their conditions.

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