Companion

Carol Woods Retirement Community; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC is hiring a Home Care Companion to provide non-skilled health care services to clients. The role includes meal planning, emotional support, and light housekeeping in a climate-controlled environment.

Candidates should have a High School diploma and some experience with older adults. Shifts vary from 2 to 4 hours, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Join a team dedicated to improving the quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• 3-6 months experience working with older adults preferred.
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, and lift to assist residents.
• Stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Meal planning and preparation assistance.
• Provide emotional support and motivation.
• Maintain appropriate care records.
• Adhere to infection control procedures.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Document client status and activities.

Skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Primary Function

The Home Care Companion provides specifically defined, non-skilled health care services under the supervision of the Service Supervisor RN or Agency Director to assist the client in their home. The Home Care Companion is a non-licensed health care employee who provides “hands-off” personal care and light housekeeping services in a home care setting for clients and families who are unable to perform these activities independently. Provides care in compliance with established protocols and as specifically outlined in the client's service plan in a competent, safe, and timely manner.

Attributes Expected

• Uphold and put into daily practice the values of Carol Woods.
• Support the well-being and quality of life of every individual resident.
• Function as a good steward of resident resources.
• Contribute to Carol Woods approach to continual quality improvement.
• Support the concepts of a learning organization.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.
• Emotional support and motivation through conversation, encouragement and recreational activities.
• Maintenance of appropriate records.
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures that are in accordance with policy.
• Light housekeeping.
• Laundry services.
• Documents activities on required records.
• Submits paperwork in a timely manner per policy.
• Observes, reports and documents client's status and care provisions in a timely manner according to policy.
• Attends meetings and in-service as requested.
• To ensure that appropriate measures are taken to deal with an emergency and notify the Home Care Coordinator immediately.
• To participate in client planning meetings as requested by the Home Care Coordinator.
• Maintain open communications with Home Care Coordinator at all times.
• Administrative duties associated with this position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience 3-6 months experience working with older adults preferred.
• Physical
  • Bend, stoop, reach, and lift to assist residents.
  • Stand, walk for long periods.
  • Move equipment or small pieces of furniture.
• Other Requirements Communication, Confidentiality, Organization.

Working Conditions

Climate controlled environment.

Status and Hours

• Relief or PRN: Shifts vary from 2-4 hours depending on need.
• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.