Homemaker/Companion Vaccinated

Right At Home•Wallingford, CT

2d•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. 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.

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
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
Current CPR Certificate is recommended
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