Care Companion - Home Care

Brethren Care Village; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Full‑time benefits: Medical, Dental, V

FSA

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement + scholarship

Paid holidays: 6

PTO and growth opportunities

Pool & fitness center access

Discounted meals & cell plans

Job summary

Brethren Care Village in Ashland is seeking a Care Companion for Brethren Care at Home. The role is PRN with day, evening, or night shifts and variable hours. Pay ranges from $14 to $15.80 per hour, plus evening ($0.75), night ($0.50), and weekend ($1) differentials.

The position involves meal prep, serving, cleaning, laundry, linen care, and client assistance with personal care, plus participation in team meetings and continuous learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Onsite presence required.
• Training in geriatrics preferred but not required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specific food items following applicable standards and serves meals.
• Ensures meals are served at correct temperatures and portions.
• Performs general cleaning tasks in the house (dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, windows, carpets).
• Performs laundry duties (washing, drying, folding, ironing, minor repairs).
• Empties waste, recyclables and garbage.
• Changes bed linens and makes beds.
• Delivers mail and packages to clients; transports clients as needed.
• Assists clients with personal care services as required.
• Informs supervisor of client needs and concerns.
• Attends Brethren Care At Home team meetings and in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Onsite presence

Geriatrics training preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Care Companion - Brethren Care at Home

Territory is focused in the Ashland area

PRN | Days, Evenings or Nights | Hours Vary

Pay: $14/hour to $15.80/hour | PLUS $.75/hr Evening Shift Differential, $.50/hr Night Shift Differential, $1/hr Weekend Shift Differential

What You'll Do as a Care Companion - Brethren Care at Home:

• 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 - Brethren Care at Home:

• 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 + 6 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.