Companion II

Athena Health Care Systems; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Care at Home is seeking a Companion II to provide non-medical personal care and supervision for safety in clients' homes in Manchester, CT. The role includes daily living assistance, housekeeping, and mobility support.

Travel within the county is required; mileage is reimbursed. Must hold an active driver’s license and insured vehicle. Excellent communication and English proficiency are essential for coordinating with clients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active driver's license and insured vehicle required.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and eating/feeding.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, dishes, laundry, and changing bed sheets.
• 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 and prosthetics/orthotics as applicable.
• Report changes in client status to the care team.

Skills

Active driver's license

Customer service

Communication skills

English language

18+ age

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Companion II - Manchester with Athena Care at Home

$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

As a Companion II, 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 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, 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.