Companion Care Aide
About The Position
Westfield - PT: 2days/wk 10a-2p; companion care, personal care, cooking, standby assist, female caregiver. If you would love to be a companion for an elderly woman in Westfield, please consider applying! Mrs. J is looking for a female caregiver to be with her while her husband is out of the house. She loves to cook and would like someone who could help her. She would also like standby assistance with personal care. (She will communicate if she needs more help.) Join our award winning team of senior home care professionals in the greater Springfield area. Our elderly clients need help around their homes with personal care, palliative care, respite care, meal preparation and feeding, mobility assistance and transfers, light housekeeping duties, transportation to and from appointments, and companionship. You can make a difference in someone’s life today!
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in direct care
- Punctuality, reliability, compassion, patience, empathy
- Strong ability to read, write, understand, and speak English so as to: Read ADL's Communicate verbally with clients, families, co-workers, and administrative staff
- Vehicle or transportation
- Ability to add Business Class 30 to car insurance (reimbursed up to $50)
- Valid MA Driver's License
- Pass a background check
- At least 2 professional references (not friends)
- Be willing to accept at least 1 e/o weekend shift
Nice To Haves
- HHA or CNA certification (not required, we work with applicants to get HCA certified)
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor
- Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
- (For some clients) Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments, errands, etc.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Free uniforms and supplies
- Lots of training and opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off/sick time
- Parent leave
- Office celebrations/holiday parties
- Flexible schedule
- Overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
