Homemaker/Companion Live In

Right At Home•Wallingford, CT

23h•$16 - $22

About The Position

Right at Home, In-Home Care office located in Wallingford, CT is seeking to hire Live-In Caregivers who possess reliable car, drivers license, and insurance to join a dynamic care team providing a professional, comfortable, and supportive experience to our clients' while in their home. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes. Right At Home, In-Home Care is seeking Live-in Caregivers to work in the following targeted locations: Wallingford, Hamden, Middletown, Cromwell, Southington, Plainville, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Watertown, Woodbury, Southbury, Terryville, Plymouth, and Thomaston locations. What You'll Do and Who You Are: The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset. You're the honest, energetic and approachable type; able to get along and communicate easily with people at all levels. You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge. You don't mind getting a little dirty...this could include (but not limited to) assistance with eating, personal hygiene, assistance with dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen. You are able to assist the client in many ways, this could include (but are not limited to), medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc. Right at Home's mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day around the world. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are compassionate, empathetic, reliable, determined and are focused on improving the quality of life for others. To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home: We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development. We promise to coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients. We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients. We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must have a reliable car
Valid Driver's license and auto insurance
High School diploma or GED
Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check
Must have basic computer skills and navigate with little assistance from others
Must possess a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
You must have a high school diploma or GED
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check
Must have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
6 months experience as a Home Health Aide in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.

Nice To Haves

CNA or HHA Certification
Covid Vaccination and Booster, PPD, Flu, Hepatitis B and MMR
CPR and First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living. These could include (but are not limited to): Personal Hygiene
Ambulation/Transfers
Dressing/Shaving
Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
Performs light housekeeping activities
Performs patient-specific activities are taught by a Right at Home senior caregiver and/or office staff. These could include (but are not limited to): Providing hospice supportive care
Medication reminders
Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
Assisting with blood glucose monitoring
Care of bed-bound patients
Incontinence care
Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts