Homemaker/Companion Live In
About The Position
Right at Home, In-Home Care office located in Wallingford, CT is seeking to hire Live-In Caregivers who possess a reliable car, driver's 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.
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
- Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
- 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
- Hoyer lift
- Personal care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Foley care
- Companionship
- Light cleaning
- Current CPR Certificate is recommended
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
- Assistance with eating, personal hygiene, assistance with dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
- Prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.
- Assist the client in many ways, this could include (but not limited to), medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.
Benefits
- Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule
- Competitive Wages
- Weekly pay w/direct deposit
- Pay increases available through our Personal Advancement Program
- Aflac Insurance opportunities
- Paid time off
- Sick pay
- Multiple Income Opportunities
- PAID training, Orientation, and Development
- Paid travel time in between clients & mileage
- Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Extremely Positive Work Environment
- Employee Discount Programs
- Access to Leadership
- Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
