Homemaker/Companion - Weekend Schedule

Right at Home; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Travel time & mileage

Medical benefits (vision & dental)

Positive work environment

Employee discounts

Access to leadership

Recognition & team events

Job summary

Right At Home In Home Care in Wallingford, CT is seeking Homemakers, HHAs, Companions, CNAs and PCAs to care for elders in clients’ homes. Ideal candidates have at least 6 months of caregiving experience and can meet background check requirements.

We offer full/part-time roles with a competitive hourly rate and benefits, flexible scheduling, paid training, travel time between clients and mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for growth within a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of caregiving experience.
• Must be 18+ and able to pass a full employment background check.
• Must read/write/speak English as needed for the job.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry and other household chores.
• Provide medication reminders and assistance with prescribed exercises.
• Offer companionship through reading, music, puzzles and other activities.
• Support clients with daily living tasks while maintaining dignity and independence.

Skills

Caregiving experience

English proficiency

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Right At Home In Home Care, located in Wallingford CT is currently seeking Homemakers, HHA's, Companions, CNA's, & PCA's, to provide care to our elderly clients in the convenience of their homes. The ideal candidate should have 6 months or more of documented caregiving experience.

• Targeted areas: Wallingford, Meriden, Middletown, Southington, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Watertown, Woodbury and surrounding areas.
• Great opportunity for high school seniors, college students, retirees, and veterans

Compensation and Benefits for the Caregiver

• Full time, Part-time Salary: $17.50-$22.00/hour
• Competitive
• Employee Referral bonus
• Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule
• Salary weekly pay w/direct deposit
• Paid time off
• Sick pay
• PAID training, Orientation, and Development
• Paid travel time in between clients & mileage
• Extremely Positive Work Environment
• Employee Discount Programs
• Access to Leadership
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!

Requirements of the Caregiver:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Reliable Transportation
• Valid Driver's license and auto insurance
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check
• Must have basic computer skills and navigate with little assistance from others

Nice to Have's:

• CNA or HHA Certification
• 6 months of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare preferred
• Covid Vaccination
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Want to join a company that truly makes a difference in the world? During these trying times, Right at Home wants to help and support you. We want to provide you with the opportunity to serve a population that needs you right now. #BeEssential as a Right at Home Caregiver! We stand prepared to equip you with the right PPE protection 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 skills 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, energetic and approachable type; able to get along and communicate easily with people at all levels. You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge.

You don't mind getting a little dirty...this could include (but not limited to) assistance with eating, personal hygiene, assistance with dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.

You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.

You are able to assist the client in many ways, this could include (but are not limited to), medication reminders, assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.

Perks:

• Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule
• PAID training and development
• Paid travel time in between clients & mileage
• Medical Benefits - Including Vision & Dental
• Extremely Positive Work Environment
• Employee Discount Programs
• Access to Leadership
• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

Must Haves:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Must possess a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
• You must have a high school diploma or GED
• Meets the requirements for employees providing direct patient care
• Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check
• Must have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agencies
• Current CPR Certificate is recommended
• 6 months experience as a Home Health Aide in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State-approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course.

Why Join Our Team?

This is your chance to make a difference in the world by serving one person at a time. Find the job you love - join Right at Home. Keep in mind, this is just basic information. You'll find out more after you apply. As an independently-owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements.

Compensation: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour

Right at Home's mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day around the world. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed.

That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are compassionate, empathetic, reliable, determined and are focused on improving the quality of life for others.

To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home:

• We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development.
• We promise to coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
• We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.
• We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.

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.