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Home Health Aide

North Liberty, IA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication ... Teladoc Health Program (unlimited virtual health visits) * Health insurance after 60 days with a 30 ...

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HHA/CNA

Johnston, IA · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

As a Home Health Aide, you will provide essential personal care and companionship services that ... Teladoc Health Program - Unlimited virtual healthcare visits * Retirement Savings Plan * Employee ...

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Home Health Aide

North Liberty, IA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication ... Teladoc Health Program (unlimited virtual health visits) * Health insurance after 60 days with a 30 ...

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Overnight Home Health Aide

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication ... Teladoc Health Program (unlimited virtual health visits) * Health insurance after 60 days with a 30 ...

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Home Health Aide

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication ... Teladoc Health Program (unlimited virtual health visits) * Health insurance after 60 days with a 30 ...

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Home Health Aide

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication ... Teladoc Health Program (unlimited virtual health visits) * Health insurance after 60 days with a 30 ...

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In-Home Caregiver

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Companion care includes light housekeeping, laundry assistance, transportation, medication ... Teladoc Health Program (unlimited virtual health visits) * Health insurance after 60 days with a 30 ...

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HHA/CNA

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$15 - $20/hr

As a Home Health Aide, you will provide essential personal care and companionship services that ... Teladoc Health Program - Unlimited virtual healthcare visits * Retirement Savings Plan * Employee ...

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What is a virtual companion?

A Virtual Companion provides online companionship, conversation, and emotional support to clients through chat, video calls, or other digital platforms. The role focuses on reducing loneliness, offering social interaction, and sometimes assisting with light virtual tasks like reminders or entertainment. Virtual Companions do not provide medical or physical care but serve as friendly, engaging conversational partners.

What does a virtual companion do?

A typical day for a Virtual Companion involves scheduled video or phone calls, online chats, and engaging in meaningful conversations or activities with clients who seek social interaction and companionship. You may also assist clients with light virtual tasks, play online games, provide reminders, or offer emotional support as needed. Communication is mostly remote, and you'll often need to document your interactions and maintain client confidentiality. Many Virtual Companions work independently, but some collaborate with teams or agencies to coordinate client care and support. This role is well-suited to individuals seeking flexible work hours and the opportunity to make a direct positive impact on others’ well-being.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a virtual companion?

To thrive as a Virtual Companion, you need strong communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills, often supported by experience in customer service or support roles. Familiarity with video conferencing platforms, messaging apps, and scheduling tools is typically required for daily operations. Patience, empathy, and reliability are standout soft skills that help build rapport and trust with clients. These qualities are essential for providing meaningful companionship, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining a supportive, engaging virtual environment.

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Companion/Friend Hospice - Sumner/Fredericksburg Area (C.C.)

St Croix Hospice

Sumner, IA • On-site

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Re-posted 18 days ago

St. Croix Hospice rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 44 rated hospices

Job description

When you give your time as a volunteer with St. Croix Hospice, you join a team of individuals dedicated to providing patient-centered care and comfort during advanced-stage illnesses. Hospice volunteers offer companionship, compassionate help and support for patients and their loved ones when they need it most. Volunteers provide an empathic, respectful, and caring presence for patients and their loved ones.

The St. Croix Hospice team provides exceptional hospice care with an emphasis on quality of life. Our holistic care model offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support uniquely tailored to a patient’s individual needs and wishes. When you join our team as a volunteer, you’re making a difference in the lives of individuals and families right in your own community.

Our virtual volunteers provide support to hospice patients virtually via computer and/or phone by checking on their supply, medication and equipment needs, and provide companionship by visiting with the patient and their loved ones creating a lasting bond. Tuck-In Volunteers will help with anticipating patient, family and caregiver needs and filling requests to set them up with what they need for the best quality of life.

Schedules are very flexible! Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity!

Watch our video to learn more: St. Croix Hospice - Volunteers

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