Companion II

Meadowbrookofgranby; Glastonbury (CT); Presencial; USD 19 320 - 27 517; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A health care provider is seeking a compassionate and skilled Companion II to join the care team in Glastonbury, Connecticut. The role involves providing supervision and non-medical personal care to clients with various needs. Candidates must have an active driver's license and insured vehicle, as travel is required. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medication reminders, and emotional support. Salary is $17 an hour with weekly pay.

Qualificações

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle.
• Access to a working telephone for communication.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Housekeeping duties.
• Drive clients to and from outings.
• Provide emotional and social support.

Conhecimentos

Excellent customer service

Listening skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Formação académica

High school diploma or its equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Athena Care at Home is seeking a compassionate and skilled Companion II to join our dynamic care team in the Glastonbury area. $17 an hour with weekly pay. This on-the-road position requires the candidate to have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle, and must be willing to travel throughout the county. Mileage is reimbursed.

Job Summary

You will provide supervision for safety and assistance to clients in activities of daily living to maintain them in their home. You will provide non-medical personal care to support clients living with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments, including housekeeping duties, personal hygiene assistance, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and eating/feeding
• Provide medication reminders
• Housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, trash removal, laundry, changing bed sheets, etc.
• Drive clients to and from planned outings, events, or appointments, as needed
• Provide emotional and social support to clients
• Assist with grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Monitor the skin health of the client
• Application and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics
• Report any changes in the client's status to appropriate team members

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Excellent customer service and listening skills
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle
• Access to a working telephone for communication with the client, family, and the team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with the client, family, and office staff
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageDemonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to provide covered Homemaker service according to the client’s care plan, respond appropriately to client’s needs and reports changes in the client’s condition to the supervising Manager

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.