Companion II

Heatherwood Rehab; West Hartford (CT); In loco; USD 34.000 - 38.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Athena Care at Home in West Hartford seeks compassionate Companion II to assist clients in their homes with activities of daily living.

This on-the-road role requires a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle; mileage is reimbursed. Duties include ADL support, medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation to outings, and emotional support.

Must have a high school diploma; excellent communication; ability to read/write English; 18+; strong judgment and multitasking.

Competenze

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle.
• Access to a working telephone for communication with client, family, and the team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with client, family, and office staff.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Mansioni

• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, eating/feeding).
• Provide medication reminders.
• Perform housekeeping duties (vacuuming, dusting, dishes, laundry, etc.).
• Drive clients to outings, events, or appointments as needed.
• Provide emotional and social support to clients.
• Assist with grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Monitor skin health of the client.
• Assist with prosthetics and orthotics application/maintenance.
• Report changes in client status to the team.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Active listening

English language

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

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.