Companion II

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

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is seeking a compassionate Companion II to join our care team in Windsor Locks, CT. This on-the-road role requires a valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and willingness to travel throughout the county.

Mileage is reimbursed, and compensation is $17 per hour with weekly pay. You will provide non-medical personal care, supervision for safety, daily living assistance, and housekeeping to support clients living at home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have active driver's license and insured vehicle; able to travel across the county.
• Strong English reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety and assist clients with activities of daily living at home.
• Provide non-medical personal care including hygiene and housekeeping.
• Remind about medications and transportation to appointments.
• Provide emotional and social support to clients.
• Report changes in client status to supervising staff.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong communication skills

English reading/writing

Multitasking ability

Professional judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Companion II - Windsor Locks, CT

Athena Care at Home is seeking a compassionate and skilled Companion II to join our dynamic care team in the Windsor Locks 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:

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
• 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.