Homemaker/Companion Retirees and Veterans

Right At Home•Wallingford, CT

2d•$16 - $22

About The Position

Right At Home In Home Care, located in Wallingford CT is currently hiring retirees and veterans looking for new opportunities as a Homemaker/Companion. The ideal candidate will be open to change, willingness to learn new skills, provide companionship and home care assistance to our elderly clients. Targeted areas: Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury and surrounding areas. Great opportunity for high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans Compensation and Benefits for the Caregiver Full time, Part-time Salary: $16.94-$22.00/hour Competitive Employee Referral bonus Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule Salary weekly pay w/direct deposit Paid time off Sick pay PAID training, Orientation, and Development Paid travel time in between clients & mileage Medical Benefits - Including Vision & Dental Extremely Positive Work Environment Employee Discount Programs Access to Leadership Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions! The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go: We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset. You're the honest, energetic and approachable type; able to get along and communicate easily with people at all levels. You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge. Right at Home's mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day around the world. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed. That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are compassionate, empathetic, reliable, determined and are focused on improving the quality of life for others. To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home: We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development. We promise to coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients. We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients. We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Reliable Transportation
Valid Driver's license and auto insurance
High School diploma or GED
Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check
Must have basic computer skills and navigate with little assistance from others
Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
Must have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
Current CPR Certificate is recommended
6 months experience as a Home Health Aide in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.