Homemaker/Companion Vaccinated
About The Position
Right At Home In Home Care in Wallingford, Connecticut, is seeking vaccinated Homemakers, Home Health Aides (HHAs), Companions, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to provide in-home care to elderly clients. The role serves clients in Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury, Plymouth, Terryville, and surrounding areas. The posting welcomes high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans. Caregivers assist clients with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores. They may prepare meals, provide medication reminders, assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises, support clients with dementia, and provide companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles. Training is provided. The employer says it supplies appropriate personal protective equipment and offers flexible scheduling, with schedules discussed with caregivers. This position pays $17.50–$22.00 per hour, with weekly pay by direct deposit. The posting describes full-time and part-time opportunities. Benefits and perks listed include paid time off, sick pay, paid training and development, paid travel time between clients and mileage, medical benefits including vision and dental, employee discounts, an employee referral bonus, access to leadership, recognition, and a positive work environment.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Have basic computer skills and be able to navigate with little assistance.
- Pass a full employment background check.
- Meet the requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
- Successfully complete a competency evaluation that meets state licensing law for home health agencies.
- The posting's Must Haves section also specifies six months of home health aide experience in healthcare settings and successful completion of a state-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.
Nice To Haves
- CNA or HHA certification.
- Six months or more of documented caregiving experience; caregiving or Home Health Aide experience in healthcare is preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification; a current CPR certificate is recommended.
- COVID-19 vaccination and ability to provide a vaccination card.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home care to elderly clients.
- Assist clients with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, and shaving.
- Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
- Prepare meals for clients.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Assist with prescribed range-of-motion exercises.
- Provide dementia care.
- Offer companionship through activities such as reading, music, and puzzles.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $17.50–$22.00 per hour.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
