Homemaker/Companion Retirees and Veterans
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. The company's mission is to improve the quality of life for those they serve by providing the Right Care. They accomplish this by having the Right People, who are passionate about serving clients and committed to providing personal care and attention. They help ordinary people with a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members, seeking compassionate, empathetic, reliable, and determined individuals 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
- 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
- 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
- Competitive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
