What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion II position at Athena Health Care Systems?
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.
Salary : $17