Homemaker/Companion Live In

About the role

Right at Home, In-Home Care office located in Wallingford, CT is seeking to hire Live-In Caregivers who possess reliable car, drivers license, and insurance to join a dynamic care team providing a professional, comfortable, and supportive experience to our clients' while in their home.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living.
  • 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 as taught by a Right at Home senior caregiver and/or office staff.
  • Providing hospice supportive care
  • Meditation 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

Requirements

• No exceptions 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
• Must have a reliable car
• 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

• CNA or HHA Certification
• Covid Vaccination and Booster
• PPD
• Flu
• Hepatitis B
• MMR
• CPR and First Aid Certification

Benefits

• Compensation: $16.94 - $22.00 per hour

Why we are the RIGHT TEAM!

• Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule
• Competitive Wages
• Weekly pay w/direct deposit
• Pay increases available through our Personal Advancement Program
• Aflac Insurance opportunities
• Paid time off
• Sick pay
• Multiple Income Opportunities
• PAID training, Orientation, and Development
• Paid travel time in between clients & mileage
• Name Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Extremely Positive Work Environment
• Employee Discount Programs
• Access to Leadership
• Recognition, celebrations, and great team interactions!

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.

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
• Mets 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