What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Companion - PRN position at The Chesapeake - LifeSpire?
LifeSpire of Virginia is looking for Home Health Companions - PRN to support our Chesapeake Community in Newport News, VA for varying shifts. Please apply if interested!
Join Us in Empowering Purposeful Living
At the heart of everything we do is a powerful mission: Empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. We envision a vibrant community where faith, wellness, and connection thrive together.
Guided by our core values—Faith, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, and Joy—we are committed to creating an environment where both our team and those we serve can flourish. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of something bigger, we invite you to explore a career with us.
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- PTO
- Employer Retirement Contribution 4.5%
- HSA Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supportive Environment and Leadership
- Amazing residents and collaborative teams!
The Home Care Companion is responsible for providing a variety of non-medical services including safe and efficient accompaniment to and from medical appointments as well as other activities to meet the daily needs of the residents.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate/GED
- Must have one of the following certifications: PCA, NA, or CNA
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion
- Effective communication skills
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
- Keen attention to detail
- In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
- Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs
- Experience in a health care environment and understanding of the many personalities and cultural awareness of it’s residents.
Essential Duties
- Provide escort to and from medical appointments, visits with friends or other outings.
- Grocery shopping, errands, and personal shopping.
- Meal preparation as well as future meal preparation.
- Provide good company, conversation, entertainment, and companionship.
- Supplemental light housekeeping
- Participates in on-the-job training and regular in-service training sessions, including necessary fire-drills and staff meetings.
- Notifies supervisor immediately of any concerns or problems requiring attention.
- In the event of an emergency after clinic hours, notify Health care nursing of any concerns or problems.
- Maintains awareness of and follows all of The Chesapeake’s written and verbally communicated expectations, policies and practices.
We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.