Homemaker/Companion Retirees and Veterans

Right At Home • Wallingford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Right At Home In Home Care in Wallingford, Connecticut, is hiring Homemakers/Companions, including retirees and veterans, to provide companionship and home care assistance to elderly clients. Positions serve Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury, and surrounding areas. The role may suit high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans. Full-time and part-time opportunities are offered, with flexible scheduling and pay of $17.50–$22.00 per hour.

Caregivers assist clients with activities such as eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. They 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. Paid training, orientation, and development are provided. The employer says it supplies appropriate PPE for working with seniors and adults with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a full employment background check.
• Must have basic computer skills and be able to navigate with little assistance.
• Must meet requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
• Must successfully complete a competency evaluation that meets state licensing law for home health agencies.

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; a current CPR certificate is recommended.
• Six months of home health aide experience 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.
• Assist clients with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, and shaving.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
• Prepare meals.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
• Provide dementia care.
• Offer companionship activities such as reading, music, and puzzles.

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.
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental.
• Employee discount programs.
• Access to leadership.
• Recognition, celebrations, and team interactions.
• Support and coaching, with professional development and feedback.

What This Job Offers

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