Homemaker/Companion

Winston-Salem Journal; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Mobile clock in/out

Work close to home

Make a difference

Job summary

Right at Home in Winston-Salem is seeking a compassionate Homemaker/Companion to support seniors and adults with disabilities in their homes. You will perform light homemaking, provide companionship, and help with daily activities while building meaningful relationships in a positive team environment.

The role emphasizes integrity, reliability, and a client-centered approach, with training provided and PPE supplied.

Qualifications

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate.
• Must have successfully completed a written Competency Evaluation.
• Sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with homemaking activities such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms (less than 20% of shift).
• Provide companionship during walks and participation in social/recreational activities.
• Prepare simple meals and assist with grocery errands as needed.
• Establish partner relationships with clients and support their daily living activities.

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

We believe that our caregivers are the heart of our business. Without you, we couldn’t build meaningful relationships with our clients, put a smile on their face or be the highlight of their day. It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. In taking this position, you would receive:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules (Shifts can be arranged to fit your schedule)
• Mobile clock in/out
• Work close to home (Serve seniors in your own community)
• Make a difference, develop meaningful relationships and meet new people
• Give back to those who need you most (our clients need you now more than ever before!)
• Extremely positive work environment
• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

In this role, we stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.

What You'll Do and Who You Are

The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few character traits you should have from the get‑go. We have a great work culture at Right at Home and look for people with a similar mindset:

You’re the honest, likable, energetic and approachable type, and are able to get along and verbally communicate easily with people at all levels. You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus. You’re never short of a smile and take real pride in your work by being resourceful, accountable, and adaptable and you cope well under pressure, take initiative and thrive on a challenge. Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners. You make a great first impression as you are professional and kind in your demeanor and approach.

You don’t mind getting a little dirty … this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the client with homemaking activities, such as vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms in ways that provide satisfaction and extraordinary results. During each work shift, the Homemaker/Companion must spend less than 20% of his or her time on general household work.

You establish partner relationships with the client by providing companionship during activities such as accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.

You don’t have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal, work your way around a kitchen and run to the grocery store, if needed.

Must Haves

• High school degree and/or a G.E.D. certificate
• The Homemaker Companion shall have successfully completed a written Competency Evaluation.
• Homemaker Companion must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English with or without reasonable accommodations as needed for the job.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations with or without reasonable accommodations.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.