Homemaker/Companion

Right At Home • Wallingford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Right At Home in Wallingford, Connecticut, is seeking Homemakers/Home Health Aides to serve clients in the Middle Connecticut area, including Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury, and surrounding communities. The role provides personal care and companionship to seniors and adults with disabilities. The employer provides training, orientation, development, and personal protective equipment. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with flexible scheduling and pay of $17.50–$22.00 per hour.

Care may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. Caregivers may also prepare meals, provide medication reminders, assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises, support clients with dementia, and offer companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles. The employer describes its care teams as compassionate, empathetic, reliable, and focused on improving clients’ quality of life.

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 be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass a full employment background check.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to navigate with little assistance from others.
• The job description states that the ideal candidate should have six months of documented caregiver or home care assistance experience.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or HHA certification.
• Six months of experience as a caregiver or home health aide in healthcare is preferred.
• COVID vaccination.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Honest, energetic, approachable, and able to communicate easily with people at all levels.
• Takes pride in work, copes well under pressure, and thrives on challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, and shaving.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
• Provide dementia care and companionship activities, such as reading, music, and puzzles.
• Communicate with clients and provide personal care and attention.
• Travel between clients as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive employee referral bonus.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Weekly pay with direct deposit.
• Paid time off.
• Sick pay.
• Paid training, orientation, and development.
• Paid travel time between clients and mileage.
• Positive work environment.
• Employee discount programs.
• Access to leadership.
• Recognition, celebrations, and team interactions.
• Personal protective equipment provided.
• Coaching and support for delivering client care.
• Competitive pay and recognition for above-and-beyond efforts.

What This Job Offers

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