About the role
Companions help individuals with disabilities participate in social life. They often work within municipal services or through private companies that offer personal assistance. Educational backgrounds can vary, but good social skills and understanding of different disabilities are often required.Responsibilities
The main task of a companion is to facilitate everyday activities for people with disabilities. They can assist with shopping, recreational activities, or doctor's visits. Creating a safe and adapted environment for the person they accompany is an important part of the job.Skills and tools
As a companion, it is important to have empathy, patience, and good communication skills. Knowledge about various aids and accessibility adaptations is also useful. Companions must be flexible and able to adapt to the individual's needs and wishes. Common competencies demanded by employers are musik, omvårdnad and isolering.