Program Information
RFS/ Companion Registry
Location
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Telephone 1:Telephone 2:
Telephone 3:
Fax:
Web Page: www.resourcesforseniors.com/compsit.php
Program Details
Eligibility: Anyone who can pay
Fees: No fee for the list. Fees vary for services according to each companion.
Intake Process: Call RFS Information Department or visit website for the current registry.
Service Area: Wake County; (some companions willing to work in some surrounding counties; see registry for details)
Program Description:
The Companion Program registrants are trained by Resources for Seniors, following a satisfactory criminal background check. They have graduated from a 2-week training course dealing with aging issues and caregiving techniques, both in the classroom and a brief internship. They are also certified in First Aid, Adult CPR, and North Carolina Interventions (NCI). Registrants must be at least age 50 in order to take the training class. *Companions/ Sitters are self-employed, not employees of RFS. *Fees and services are determined between the Companions/ Sitters and clients directly. *Companion Registry is available by calling the Information Desk at Resources for Seniors, or may be downloaded from the RFS website.
This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Resources for Seniors may not be held liable for misuse of this information.