Companion/Sitter services include non-medical care, socialization and basic supervision to ensure a client’s safety and well-being. Companions may provide light housekeeping tasks, which are secondary to the care and supervision of the client.

Companion/Sitter services include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• providing companionship, friendship and emotional support;

• talking listening, sharing experiences,

• playing games/cards, reading to client etc.;

• helping keep clients in contact with family, friends and the outside world;

• providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery store and errands;

• accompanying clients to recreational and/or social events;

• assisting with plans for visits and outings;

• writing or typing letters/correspondence;

• organizing and reading mail;

• planning local trips and out-of-town travel with clients;

• teaching/performing meal planning and preparation;

• performing light housekeeping;

• accompanying client on walks;

• reminding client to take medication;

• reminding client to start or finish meals; and,

• assisting with pet care.

Companion/sitter services shall not include any personal or hands-on care.