Homemaker/Companion Vaccinated

Right At Home•Wallingford, CT

3d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Right At Home In Home Care, located in Wallingford CT is currently seeking professional vaccinated Homemakers, HHA's, Companions, CNA's, & PCA's, to provide care to our elderly clients in the convenience of their homes. The ideal candidate should have 6 months or more of documented caregiving experience. Targeted areas: Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury, Plymouth, Terryville, and surrounding areas. Great opportunity for high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans. Right at Home wants to help and support you. We want to provide you with the opportunity to serve a population that needs you right now. #BeEssential as a Right at Home Caregiver! We stand prepared to equip you with the right PPE protection and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities. The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. 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. This is your chance to make a difference in the world by serving one person at a time. Find the job you love - join Right at Home. 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. 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.

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
Reliable Transportation
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 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
6 months or more experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare preferred
CPR and First Aid Certification
Covid Vaccination and ability to provide card
Current CPR Certificate is recommended

Responsibilities

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.
medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.

Benefits

Employee Referral bonus
Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule
Salary weekly pay w/direct deposit
Paid time off
Sick pay
PAID training, Orientation, and Development
Paid travel time in between clients & mileage
Extremely Positive Work Environment
Employee Discount Programs
Access to Leadership
Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!
Medical Benefits - Including Vision & Dental
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.