The goal of companion care is primarily emotional support and socialization, although companions may help older adults with a variety of tasks including: Light housekeeping.
Companion services consist of non-medical care, upervision and socialization activities provided to an adult on a one-on-one basis or in groups not to exceed three recipients. This service must be provided in direct relation to the achievement of the recipient’s goals per his support plan.
A companion provider may also assist the recipient with such tasks as self-care needs, meal preparation, laundry and shopping; however, these activities shall not be performed as discrete services. This service does not entail handson medical care. Providers may also perform light housekeeping tasks, incidental to the care and supervision of the recipient. The service provides access to community-based activities that cannot be provided by natural or other unpaid supports, and should be defined as activities most likely to result in increased ability to access community resources without paid support. Companion services may be scheduled on a regular, long-term basis.