How we verify companions
We do two things, and we say so plainly. Aimee — who runs Choose a Companion and is a senior companion herself — personally interviews every verified member, and we check that they hold a current Vulnerable Sector Check. That's it. Everything else is something we encourage you to ask for yourself, and we've made a list to help.
What a badge means
What a Verified member badge means
Badges are shown per companion, with dates, and only for what we have actually checked. If a check isn't shown, we simply haven't done it — we never imply something we haven't confirmed.
Vulnerable Sector Check
A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is the enhanced Ontario police check required for people who work with vulnerable persons, such as seniors. We display the date it was verified; checks older than 24 months no longer display until renewed.
A personal interview
Behind every badge is a conversation. Aimee speaks with each companion herself — because paperwork tells you some things, and a real conversation tells you the rest.
Honest limits
What we do not check, and what verification does not mean
We do not confirm government identification, we do not review or hold insurance certificates, we do not verify résumés, references, training, or qualifications, and we do not supervise, employ, schedule, or manage any companion. Those things matter — which is why we encourage you to ask for them yourself.
An interview and a Vulnerable Sector Check are screening steps, not a guarantee of anyone's conduct, honesty, safety, or suitability. Choose a Companion makes introductions only and is not responsible for the conduct of any companion or the outcome of any arrangement. Please read our terms.
You always meet the companion first, decide for yourself, and engage them directly. We make the introduction; the relationship — and the decision — is yours.
A different kind of listing
Independent listings are different
Alongside verified members you may see independent listings. These are compiled from publicly available information and are clearly labelled as not vetted by us. They carry no badges, and we show only a name, service areas, and a link.
Are you the business listed? Any independent listing can be claimed or removed in one click — get in touch and we'll take care of it.
Our promise
Our removal commitment
Any listed person or business can ask us to remove or correct their information. We unpublish within two business days of a request — and immediately when a listing is alleged to be inaccurate.
If something is claimed to be wrong, we take the listing down first and investigate while it's down, not while it's up. Getting it right matters more than keeping it live.
Signing up for the directory is free. Companions set their own rates and you pay them directly.