Homemaker/Companion

Lake Sunapee VNA; New London (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym Discount

Longevity Benefit

Retirement Account

Longevity Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education

Gym Discount

AAA Membership

Job summary

A community health care agency is seeking Homemaker/Companions in New London, Connecticut, to provide trusted and compassionate home care. This entry-level position offers opportunities for growth, with a flexible schedule and per diem hours up to 20 per week, Monday to Friday only. Candidates must have reliable transportation and a commitment to patient care. The role includes meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship for clients. Benefits include vision insurance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide compassionate, non-hands-on patient care.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation a must.
• Completed a physical exam within the last year.
• Physical exam within the last year is required.
• Two-step TB test is required.
• Proof of vaccination may be requested by the agency.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-hands-on patient/client care.
• Prepare light meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Assist with laundry, errands, and provide companionship.
• Laundry.
• Transportation services.
• Errands as needed.
• Pet and plant care as appropriate.
• Provide a caring ear for companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Physical exam within last year

Two-step TB test

Vaccination proof (flu)

Job description

Our core values of Community, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence are at the heart of our culture and everything we do.

We are seeking to hire several Homemaker/Companions to provide trusted, compassionate and excellent home care in our community. This is an entry level position with the opportunity for growth within the agency.

This is a Monday - Friday position with no weekends. Per Diem up to 16 - 20 hours per week are available in the Claremont area.

Job Highlights for a Homemaker/Companion:

• Make a positive impact on people in your community
• Flexible schedule and workday
• A healthy work/life balance
• The best of working both independently and having a whole team behind you
• Travel time and mileage reimbursement given
• A safe and welcoming culture

Benefits for a Homemaker/Companion:

• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Earned Time
• Retirement Account
• Longevity Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education
• Gym Discount
• AAA Membership

Duties of a Homemaker/Companion:

• Provide non-hands on patient/client care
• Light meal preparation
• Light house keeping
• Laundry
• Transportation
• Errands
• Pet and plant care
• Provide a caring ear for companionship

Requirements for a Homemaker/Companion:

• Proof of Flu vaccination
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license
• Automobile insurance
• Physical exam within the last year
• Two-step TB test

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is a mid-sized agency, providing home health care, hospice, palliative and personal care services to people of all ages in parts of Grafton, Merrimack, and Sullivan counties in New Hampshire.

Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.