Homemaker/Companion - Weekend Schedule

Right At Home • Wallingford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Right At Home in Wallingford, Connecticut, is hiring Homemakers, HHAs, Companions, CNAs, and PCAs to provide care to elderly clients in their homes. The position serves clients in Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury, and surrounding areas. The schedule is flexible and can be arranged with the employee; the listing also identifies a weekend schedule. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with compensation of $17.50–$22.00 per hour and weekly pay by direct deposit.

Caregivers support clients with personal care and daily living needs, including eating, hygiene, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. They may also provide meal preparation, medication reminders, prescribed range-of-motion exercises, dementia care, and companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles. Training, orientation, and development are provided. The employer provides PPE and paid travel time between clients and mileage.

The employer describes the role as an opportunity to improve the quality of life of seniors and adults with disabilities. This is an independently owned and operated franchise; hiring decisions are made by the franchisee.

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 have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• 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 the requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
• Must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation that meets state licensing law for home health agencies.
• The posting states that 6 months of caregiving experience is ideal; its Must Haves section also specifies 6 months of Home Health Aide experience in healthcare (in 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.
• CPR and First Aid certification; a current CPR certificate is recommended.
• Six months of experience as a caregiver or Home Health Aide in healthcare is identified as preferred in one section.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to elderly clients in their homes.
• 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 and companionship, including reading, music, and puzzles.
• Travel between client locations as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive employee referral bonus.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Weekly pay by 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.
• Personal protective equipment provided.

What This Job Offers

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