Homemaker/Companion Live In

Right At Home•Wallingford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Right at Home’s in-home care office in Wallingford, Connecticut, is hiring live-in caregivers to provide professional, comfortable, and supportive care to clients in their homes. The role serves clients in Wallingford and the listed surrounding Connecticut communities. Caregivers help clients remain at home by assisting with daily living, meal preparation, errands and appointments, companionship, and light housekeeping. Additional client-specific duties may be taught by a senior caregiver or office staff. Training, orientation, and development are provided. Schedules are flexible and discussed with the caregiver. Compensation is $175.00–$262.50 per day. The employer describes the position as an opportunity to serve seniors and adults with disabilities and says it will provide PPE. This is an independently operated franchise; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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 a reliable car, a valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must pass a full employment background check.
Must have basic computer skills and be able to navigate with little assistance.
Must successfully complete a competency evaluation meeting state licensing requirements for home health agencies.
The posting lists six months of experience as a Home Health Aide in health care settings (homes or facilities) and successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.

Nice To Haves

CNA or HHA certification.
COVID vaccination and booster, and PPD, flu, hepatitis B, and MMR vaccinations or testing.
CPR and First Aid certification; a current CPR certificate is recommended.
Experience with Hoyer lifts, personal care, range-of-motion exercises, Foley care, companionship, and light cleaning.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, ambulation and transfers, dressing, and shaving.
Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.
Accompany clients on errands or medical appointments.
Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
Provide companionship activities such as reading, music, and puzzles.
Provide medication reminders and assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
Perform client-specific care tasks as instructed, which may include hospice support, blood glucose monitoring, dementia care, care of bed-bound clients, and incontinence care.
Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts when needed.
Communicate with clients and people at different levels, and follow care instructions.