Homemaker/Companion Vaccinated

Right At Home • Wallingford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Right At Home In Home Care in Wallingford, Connecticut, is seeking professional, vaccinated caregivers to provide care to elderly clients in their homes. The role is suited to homemakers, home health aides, companions, certified nursing assistants, and personal care assistants. The position serves clients in Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury, Plymouth, Terryville, and surrounding areas. The posting describes the opportunity as suitable for high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans.

Caregivers support clients with personal care and everyday activities, which may include eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. They may also prepare meals, provide medication reminders, assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises, provide dementia care, and offer companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles. Training is provided. Schedules are flexible and set in coordination with the caregiver. The role includes travel between clients and mileage reimbursement.

The employer says it provides personal protective equipment for caregivers serving seniors and adults with disabilities. The franchise is independently owned and operated, and hiring decisions are made by the local franchisee.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a full employment background check.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to navigate with little assistance.
• Must meet requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
• Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation that meets state licensing law for home health agencies.
• The posting identifies six months of caregiving experience as ideal and lists six months of home health aide experience in healthcare, in homes or facilities, along with successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or HHA certification.
• Six months or more of experience as a caregiver or home health aide in healthcare.
• CPR and First Aid certification; a current CPR certificate is recommended.
• COVID-19 vaccination and ability to provide a vaccination card.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to elderly clients in their homes.
• Assist clients with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, and shaving.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
• Prepare meals.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
• Provide dementia care.
• Offer companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles.
• Travel between clients as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive employee referral bonus.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Weekly pay by direct deposit.
• Paid time off.
• Sick pay.
• Paid training, orientation, and development.
• Paid travel time between clients and mileage.
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• Employee discount programs.
• Access to leadership.
• Recognition, celebrations, and team interactions.
• Personal protective equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED