Jeanane T Billinglsea

An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.

A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.

Source: NUCC, CMS