Care Companion

Brethren Care Village; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,177,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Staff meals discount

Job summary

Brethren Care Village is seeking a part-time or PRN Care Companion for day shifts in the Ashland area. Pay ranges from $14.00 to $15.80 per hour, with evening, night, and weekend differentials.

The role covers meal service, light housework, laundry, and personal care support for clients. Onsite presence is required, with opportunities for growth and mission-driven work in a faith-based community.

Qualifications

• Onsite presence required.
• Duties include serving meals, cleaning, laundry, and personal care support.
• Experience in geriatrics or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specific food items following standards for preparation and service.
• Serves client meals with temperature and portion control.
• Performs general cleaning across the home, including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and windows.
• Performs laundry: washing, drying, folding, and organizing.
• Transports clients and delivers mail/packages as needed.
• Assists with personal care and informs supervisor of client needs.

Skills

Meal service

Housekeeping

Laundry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Care Companion

Brethren Care at Home

Part Time or PRN | Days

Pay: $14/hour to $15.80/hour

$.75/hr Evening Shift Differential, $.50/hr Night Shift Differential, $1/hr Weekend Shift Differential

(Territory is focused in the Ashland area)

What You'll Do as a Care Companion:

• Prepares specific food items following appropriate standards for food preparation, handling, and services.
• Serves client meals ensuring the temperature, portions, and timeliness of the service.
• Performs a variety of general cleaning duties for the entire house which includes but is not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, cleaning carpets.
• Perform laundry duties such as washing, drying, folding and putting away
• Empties waste containers, collects and disposes of recyclables and garbage.
• Change bed linens and make beds.
• Collects soiled laundry: washes, dries, folds, irons, performs minor clothing repairs and distributes laundry.
• Delivers mail and packages to client.
• Transport client when needed.
• Assists with all client needs for personal care services.
• Inform supervisor of client needs and concerns.
• Attends and participates in Brethren Care At Home team meetings as required.
• Attends in-services outside of Brethren Care Village and/or Brethren Care At Home for support and needs of the client
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for a Care Companion:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Training in geriatrics (nursing, social work, rehabilitation or therapeutic recreation) or sufficient related prior work experience is preferred but not required.
• Onsite presence required.

Why Join Brethren Care Village?

At Brethren Care Village, you're more than an employee-you're part of a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate, individualized care. As a Christian-based senior living community, we've proudly served since 1972, offering a full continuum of care including memory care, assisted living, therapy services, and more.

Our team is guided by our core values: Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing, and Giving-and we bring those values to life every day for both residents and employees.

We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members.

Why Work for Brethren Care Village:

• Supportive, team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement (LPN/RN advancement) + scholarship opportunities
• Generous PTO + 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Full-time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance
• FREE access to pool & fitness center
• Discounted meals & cell phone plans
• Career advancement & leadership development opportunities

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.