In Home Companion, Labor Pool- Private Duty

Riverside Health System; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a compassionate Companion to provide in-home support, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, and light housekeeping. You will follow the plan of care and assist clients in appointments, while maintaining privacy and dignity.

A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required, with CPR/BLS certification within 30 days. Minimum education of high school diploma or GED, and 1 year of prior companion experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 1 year of prior companion experience in home care or healthcare setting preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification required within 30 days.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provides companion services such as meal preparation, medication reminders, errand services, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation, light housekeeping, and other private duty services as assigned.
• Follows the plan of care to ensure patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system.
• Assists client in making medical appointments and ensuring presence; helps develop support network and maintains relationships with family and friends.
• Participates in training and support of team members, volunteers, and students.
• Ensures availability of resources to promote positive patient outcomes and maintains a clean, safe work environment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$15.60 - $20.25/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

This position requires the candidate to:

• Be at least 25 years of age
• At least 5 years of acceptable driving record
• Have a valid Drivers License and Auto Policy
• Have a reliable vehicle for transportation

Overview

The Companion provides companion services such as meal preparation, medication reminders, errand services, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation, some light housekeeping, and other private duty services as assigned. Assists the client with the development of a circle of support, builds and maintains relationships with family, friends, and neighbors. Assists client in making medical appointments and insures client is present for all appointments. Other responsibilities include promoting a safe environment, providing protective supervision and advocacy and communicating all client related information to the appropriate staff in a timely matter. Acts as a mandated abuse reporter. Must have reliable transportation to perform assigned home care visits. If using personal vehicle, must have and maintain a current, valid driver’s license with proof of appropriate, satisfactory driving record and proof of auto liability coverage as required by Virginia State Law.

What you will do

• Provides companion services such as meal preparation, medication reminders, errand services, grocery shopping, companionship, transportation, light housekeeping, and other private duty services as assigned. Follows the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system. Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions. Understands assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
• Assists client in making medical appointments and insures client is present for all appointments. Additionally assists client with developing support network, building and maintaining relationships with family, friends and neighbors.
• Assists and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment, stocking supplies, and placing equipment in proper storage areas.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)

Experience

• 1 year prior companion experience in home care or other healthcare setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
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• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.