Homemaker/Companion Retirees and Veterans

Right At Home • Wallingford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Right At Home In Home Care, located in Wallingford CT is currently hiring retirees and veterans looking for new opportunities as a Homemaker/Companion. The ideal candidate will be open to change, willingness to learn new skills, provide companionship and home care assistance to our elderly clients. Targeted areas: Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury and surrounding areas. Great opportunity for high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or HHA Certification.
• 6 months of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare preferred.
• Covid Vaccination.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and home care assistance to elderly clients.
• Assistance with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving.
• Light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
• Prepare meals.
• Medication reminders.
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises.
• Dementia care.
• Companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.

Benefits

• Full time, Part-time
• Competitive 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

What This Job Offers

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