Homemaker / Companion

Right at Home North Phoenix / Scottsdale•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Homemaker / Companion to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support and companionship to seniors and adults with disabilities, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes. You will assist with daily living activities, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and provide a positive and supportive presence. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate.
Six months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) course.
Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Current CPR Certificate.
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care.
Read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
Have a valid driver’s license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportation.

Nice To Haves

Honest, likable, energetic and approachable.
Able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels.
Good listener with great decision making skills.
Passionate about customer focus.
Resourceful, accountable, and adaptable.
Copes well under pressure, takes initiative and thrives on a challenge.
Integrity is one of your core values.
Professional and kind in your demeanor and approach.

Responsibilities

Assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.
Prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.
Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device).
Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises.
Measuring and preparing special diets.
Measuring intake and output.
Taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure).
Assisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splint.
Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
Perform other assigned activities which are taught by a nurse, for a specific patient.