What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion in Birmingham position at Right at Home?
Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a Caregiver to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes.
Why we are the RIGHT TEAM!
- Flexible scheduling
- Benefits available (Health Insurance to full-time equivalent)
- Weekend Shift differential
- Multiple Income Opportunities
- Employee Referral Bonuses
Essential Functions:
Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Personal Hygiene
- Ambulation/Transfers
- Dressing/Shaving
- Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
- Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
- Performs light housekeeping activities
Performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home staff. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Providing hospice supportive care
- Medication reminders
- Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
- Assisting with blood glucose monitoring
- Care of bed-bound patients
- Incontinence care
- Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts
Preferred Experience in:
- Hoyer lift
- Personal care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship
- Light cleaning