Companion
Faircape
Somerset West, Western Cape
Volunteer
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Posted 21 May 2025

Job Details

Job Description

The Faircape Group operates 6 luxury retirement/lifestyle villages in the Western Cape. Locations of these estates are in Noordhoek, Kirstenhof, Tokai, Somerset West and Onrus.

We are looking for compassionate and caring Companions to come and spend time with our residents at Heritage Manor, Bridgewater Manor and Onrus Manor

We are looking for companions to sign an SLA with us. 

If you are looking to make a change and add value to our residents' lives, this is the opportunity for you. 

We are looking for individuals that will be able to partake in the following activities:

  • Weekly visits - having coffee/tea - at their home or a coffee shop
  • Weekly visits for conversation 
  • Brain stimulation like playing board games, crosswords, puzzles and more 
  • Assisting with chair or light exercises / going for walks 
  • Music Reminiscence
  • Driving to appointments, visits, social occasions. 
  • Running errands 
  • Pet therapy 

Skills and Attributes: 

  • Caring, creative and conscientious
  • Compassionate 
  • Patient and Empathetic 
  • Excellent communication skills 
  • Reliable and trustworthy

Specific Requirements:

  • Clear criminal record
  • Clear credit record
  • Written references

If you are interested in applying please attach an introductory letter about yourself.  

The salary will depend on what your hourly rate is as well as what the resident is able to pay. The hours will depend on your availability as well as the residents. 

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.