Care Buddy

What being a Care Buddy means at Prayojana?
The Care Buddy will be the first point of contact and the face of the Prayojana.
More importantly, they will participate in supporting their assigned members with the same level
of empathy and warmth that the member's own children would have
- The Care Buddy’s primary role will be to:
Check on the members assigned to him on their day to day well being
Help out with errands - like bank-related work, basic groceries or vegetable procurement
Schedule appointments for doctor visits & accompany them for such
Schedule periodic lab visits as required
Help members handle any technology-related issues, like setting up Whatsapp, fixing
internet issues, using social media (Facebook, Instagram), etc.
Visit the member at least once in a week or as frequently as required, to check their
needs & help them accordingly
Educate them on the process of emergency management, how to call, what to do etc.
In case of an emergency
๏ report to the hospital & co-ordinate or facilitate the treatment
๏ keep all stakeholders informed on the status
Update medical records in Prayojana Health App from time to time
Monitor medicine inventory & help in ordering refills
Be a friend to the member, accompany them for walks once in a week
Accompany them to social events, concerts as per requests
Organize tickets for events like music concerts, movie, drama if needed
Arrange & co-ordinate transportation needs for the members for them to go to such
events/family functions
- A Care Buddy will be assigned a maximum of 10 members to assist at most simultaneously

Who can be a Care Buddy?
Our Requirements
Should be a person with a high level of integrity & trustworthiness
Should be independent & willing to be available to take emergency calls 24x7
Should demonstrate a high level of empathy & patience, willing to listen, be polite, softspoken, punctual & stick to commitments
Be willing to go the extra mile to keep seniors happy, comfortable and without worry
about how to manage their day-to-day life
and internet knowledge
Should have a personal two-wheeler (bike/scooter)
Nice to have - Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work would be a big plus
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Last updated on Feb 18, 2020