Companion II

Athena Health Care Systems; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Care at Home in West Hartford is hiring a Companion II to assist clients with daily living activities in their home. The role includes nonmedical personal care, driving to activities, and providing emotional support.

Weekly pay is $17 per hour, with mileage reimbursement and an on-the-road work arrangement. Eligible candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and eating/feeding.
• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Active listening

Communication skills

English fluency

Professional judgment

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Athena Care at Home is hiring Companion IIs in West Hartford!

Weekly pay at $17 an hour.We are looking for someone to work Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday. This on-the-road position requires the candidate to have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle. Mileage is reimbursed.

This position provides supervision of safety and assistance with activities of daily living to clients in their home. You provide nonmedical personalcare to support clients.

Education:

• Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Duties:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and eating/feeding.


• 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:

• 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 language.


• Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments.


• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.