Companion jobs in Finland
Companions perform housekeeping duties and meal preparation for the people they assist on their own premises such as elderly people or people with special needs or who suffer from an illness. They also provide entertainment activities such as playing cards or reading stories. They may do shopping activities as well as punctual transportation to doctor's appointments, etc.
Companion - Which skills are essential?
Wash or clean clothes by hand or by use of a washing machine.
Understand the background of clients` and patients’ symptoms, difficulties and behaviour. Be empathetic about their issues; showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence. Demonstrate a concern for their welfare and handle according to the personal boundaries, sensitivities, cultural differences and preferences of the client and patient in mind.
Make filled and open sandwiches, paninis and kebabs.
Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.
Press and iron in order to shape or flatten textiles giving them their final finishing appearance. Iron by hand or with steam pressers.
Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
Recognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Ability to interact effectively with other people.
Chaperon individuals on trips, to events or appointments or to go shopping.
Get ready for serving snacks and sandwiches or heat up ready-made bar products if requested.
Clean sheets, turn mattresses, plump pillows and change cushions.
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
Be with people to do stuff together, such as talking, playing games or having a drink.
Companion - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
Advise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.
Make sure that pets are given appropriate food and water on time.
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.
Remove dust from furniture, blinds and windowsills using specialised dust cloths or hand-cleaning items.
Support nurses with the preparation and delivery of diagnostic and treatment interventions.
Purchase ingredients, products and tools that are necessary for daily housekeeping activities.
Provide dog-walking services, including activities such as agreement of services with the customer, selection and use of handling equipment, interaction with the dog, and safe and responsible dog walking.
Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
Aid clients with special needs following relevant guidelines and special standards. Recognise their needs and accurately respond to them if needed.
Wash and dry vehicle and ensure that paint is kept intact by waxing and polishing vehicle using the appropriate tools.
Assist individuals to adjust to the implications of physical disability and to understand the new responsibilities and level of dependency.