Daily living (ADLs)
Steady, respectful help with the routines of the day.
- Bathing and grooming support
- Dressing and getting ready
- Moving around the house safely
- Eating and mealtime help
A helping hand at home, right here in Columbia.
Columbia Companion Care is a small, local team of caregivers. We help people with the everyday things that make living at home easier — daily routines, meals, groceries, errands, and good company — whether you live on your own or your family could use an extra set of hands.
Columbia & Howard County, MD
Friendly, non-medical care
Flexible scheduling
Everyday help, tailored to your household
Care looks different for every family. These are the things our caregivers help with most — pick a little, or a lot, and we build a routine around what you actually need.
Companionship
Good company is care, too — nobody should spend the day alone if they don't want to.
- Conversation, games, and reading together
- Walks around the neighborhood
- Accompaniment to activities and visits
Groceries & errands
Shopping trips together, or handled for you with your list.
- Grocery shopping and putting food away
- Pharmacy pickups and post office runs
- Rides and accompaniment to appointments
Meal preparation
Simple, home-cooked meals made the way you like them.
- Planning and cooking everyday meals
- Following your recipes and preferences
- Kitchen cleanup after meals
Light housekeeping
Keeping the home comfortable, tidy, and easy to live in.
- Laundry and changing bed linens
- Dishes, tidying, and taking out trash
- Light cleaning of kitchen and bathroom
Respite for family
When family members are the caregivers, we step in so they can rest, work, or simply breathe.
- Regular scheduled relief visits
- Coverage for appointments and days off
- Updates to family after each visit
Care that feels like company, not a service call
A lot of in-home care is simply being there — a familiar, friendly face who knows how you take your coffee, what stories you like to tell, and when you'd rather have a quiet afternoon. Our caregivers work alongside families, or directly with people who live alone, and treat every home the way they'd want their own family's home treated.
- A consistent, matched caregiver — not a rotating cast of strangers
- Routines built around your habits, your home, your pace
- Honest updates for family members after visits
Errands, shopping, and getting out of the house
Staying independent at home is easier when the fridge is stocked and the errands get done. Your caregiver can shop with you, shop for you from your list, and help with the small trips that keep a household running — groceries, pharmacy pickups, the post office, and rides to appointments and social visits.
- Shopping together or from your list — your brands, your budget
- Help carrying bags in and putting everything away
- A steady arm and company on outings
How getting started works
No call centers. You talk to Johanna directly from the first call — she coordinates every placement personally.
1
Reach out
Call, email, or send the contact form below and tell us a little about what you need.
2
We talk it through
We discuss the help you're looking for, the schedule you have in mind, and any questions you have.
3
Agree a plan
We settle on the days, times, and tasks — and a rate for that schedule — before anything begins, and match you with a caregiver.
4
Care begins
Your caregiver comes to your home on the agreed schedule, and we adjust the plan together as needs change.
About us
Columbia Companion Care is run by Johanna Carbajal Huerta, based in Columbia, Maryland. Johanna coordinates the care and our team of caregivers provides personal, in-home support for people who want to keep living comfortably in their own homes — and for families who love someone in that situation and can't do it all themselves. Our work is the human, everyday side of care: routines, meals, errands, housekeeping, and company.
What we do
- Help with daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, moving around the home
- Companionship, conversation, walks, and accompaniment on outings
- Groceries, errands, meal preparation, and light housekeeping
- Respite visits so family caregivers can rest and recharge
- Friendly reminders about appointments, routines, and daily schedules
What we don't do — so there's no confusion
- We are not nurses or certified medical professionals, and we don't provide medical care
- No injections or anything involving needles
- No wound care, clinical assessments, or administering medication
- No medical advice — for health questions, a licensed medical professional is the right call
If a need comes up that's medical, we'll say so plainly and help you find the right kind of professional for it. Keeping that line clear protects the people we care for — and it's the honest way to work.
Plan a visit
Sketch out the help you're picturing. When it looks right, send it to us and we'll talk through the details and the rate for that schedule — there's no charge and no commitment for asking.
What kind of help?
Tap everything that applies — you can change your mind later.
3-hour visits, 2–3 times a week, flexible timing.
Add the kind of help you need above, then send this plan to us to talk through scheduling and rates.
Prefer to book a time directly?
An online booking calendar is on its way. For now, the fastest way to reserve a visit is a quick call or the contact form below — Johanna replies personally to every message.
Call (786) 909-1622Careers — work with us
We're growing. Columbia Companion Care is hiring kind, reliable caregivers to provide non-medical in-home care across Columbia and Howard County. Johanna runs the business and coordinates every placement — you'll always know who to call, and so will your clients.
Now hiring: In-Home Caregiver (non-medical)
You'll visit clients in their own homes and help with the everyday side of living at home — companionship, daily routines, meals, errands, and a tidy, comfortable house. This is non-medical care: no nursing, no injections, no wound care, no administering medication.
Hours are based on client schedules in the Columbia area — mornings, afternoons, evenings, and respite coverage. Tell us your availability in the application below and we'll match you with visits that fit.
Good to know before you apply
Pay, schedule, and start date are discussed directly with Johanna during the interview — nothing is promised on this page that hasn't been agreed with you first. If you're a caring person looking for meaningful, local work, we'd love to hear from you even if you're new to caregiving.
What you'll do
- Help with daily living — bathing and grooming support, dressing, moving around the home safely, and mealtime help
- Companionship — conversation, walks, games, reading, and accompaniment to activities and visits
- Groceries and errands — shopping from a list, pharmacy pickups, and rides or accompaniment to appointments
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping — cooking simple meals, laundry, dishes, and tidying
- Respite visits so family caregivers can rest, work, or take a day off
- Friendly updates to Johanna and the family after visits
What we're looking for
- A warm, patient, dependable person who genuinely enjoys helping others at home
- Caregiving experience is a plus — professional, agency, or caring for a family member all count. Tell us about it
- Reliable transportation to get to clients' homes in Columbia and nearby Howard County communities
- A phone you check regularly, and clear, kind communication with clients and families
- CPR / First Aid is a plus — mention it if you have it
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to complete a background check before starting with clients
Why caregivers like working here
- Small and local — you work directly with Johanna, not a call center or a big agency app
- Consistent clients — build a real routine with the same households, visit after visit
- Flexible scheduling — share your availability and we match visits to it where we can
- Clear expectations — you'll know the tasks, schedule, and home before your first visit
How hiring works
1
Apply
Send the application below — it opens your email app addressed to Johanna. Or just call.
2
We talk
Johanna will call or email you back to talk through your experience, availability, and the kind of visits you'd like.
3
Meet & start
If it's a good fit on both sides, we agree your schedule and first client visits together.
Get in touch
Tell us a little about who needs care and what would help most. Johanna reads and replies to every message herself.
The forms on this page open your email app with your message addressed to Johanna.
Service area
Based in Columbia, Maryland (21044), and serving nearby Howard County communities:
Somewhere nearby that's not listed? Ask — if we can get to you reliably, we'll say yes.
Looking for work?
We're hiring caregivers. See Careers above for the role, what we're looking for, and how to apply.