Overnight Companion

About the role

Athena Care at Home is hiring per diem an overnight Companion IIs in the Windsor Locks area. Weekly pay is $17 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safety and assist with activities of daily living to clients in their home.
• Provide nonmedical personal care to support clients.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and eating/feeding.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Education: Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Skills

• Customer service skills.
• Driving skills.
• Communication skills.
• Physical care skills.
• Housekeeping skills.
• Medical knowledge.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Weekly pay is $17 an hour.

Schedule

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.