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How to get paid to be a Companion

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If you like to help people, you may find that being a paid companion can be very rewarding for you.

Working as a companion you will be assisting clients with transportation, companionship and socialization. The people you'll be working with will include disabled and elderly individuals that live alone. In this field, you are not considered a nurse, caregiver or home health aide. Yes, you will have similar duties as these professions, but you will be doing a variety of other tasks as well, such as playing games with patients, taking them on outings and making crafts. You may also help your patient with shopping, paying bills and doing different services.

As a paid companion, you are required to be a person with great insight for the needs of others. You will have to be patient and pleasant in this field. Being supportive is another great trait to have.



Instructions

Step One: The first thing you need to do is check with the rules and regulations of your city government to see what you have to do to work in this field. This will enable you to figure out how to advertise yourself for services. In some cities, there are no requirements, except for those who are working under a business name.

Step Two: Next, you will need to update your background check by going down to your local police station. There, you will be fingerprinted, which will either be used nationwide or statewide.

Step Three: Make sure that you have references readily available for when potential employers ask for them.

Step Four: Before working with any individual, try to match your skills and personality to ensure that the two of you will be a good match. For instance, if a patient needs someone to make meals, but you aren't so good with cooking, this might not be a good match.
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