Companion II

pstrongWe are hiring per diem Companion IIs to join our dynamic care team at Athena Care at Home in the East Haddam area!/strong/ppWeekly pay at $17 an hour.nbsp;This on-the-road position requires the candidate to have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle./ppHere at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company./ppThis position provides supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client in their home. You provide compassionate nonmedical personalnbsp;care to support clients living with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments such as housekeeping duties, personal hygiene assistance, and more./ppstrongEducation amp; Experience:/strong/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipMust be at least 18 years old./p/lilipMust have a high school diploma or its equivalent./p/lilipCNA license preferred./p/li/ulpstrongDuties amp; Responsibilities:/strong/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipAssist with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, ambulation, eating/feeding,brcontinence care)/p/lilipSkin monitoring to maintain the health of the skin/p/lilipRange of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercises to maintain an optimal level of functioning/p/lilipTurning and position of the client required by a skilled nurse/p/lilipMedication reminders/p/lilipApplication and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics/p/lilipMeal planning, preparation and grocery shopping/p/lilipAccompanying to medical appointments/p/lilipAssisting, monitoring or prompting the client to complete the above items/p/lilipRedirection, monitoring and observation that are integral part of a care plan in the above items/p/lilipRedirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring/p/lilipAppropriate reporting of changes in client status/p/lilipPerforms routine household tasks as assigned in a written or electronic care plan/p/lilipCleaning Areas:br• Bathroombr• Client’s Bedroom/Sleeping areabr• Kitchenbr• Living Area/p/lilipLaundry/Changing bed linens/p/lilipDusting and vacuuming/p/lilipWashes Dishes/p/lilipFloor Care/p/lilipTrash Removal/p/lilipTakes a genuine interest in client by listening to their needs, ensuring that their environment is safe/p/lilipMonitors and reports client’s concerns to appropriate parties, such as company supervisors, doctors, or familynbsp;members/p/lilipDriving clients to planned outings or events/p/lilipProviding emotional support for clients as they heal or cope with their conditions/p/li/ulpstrongSpecific Requirements:/strong/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipExcellent customer service and listening skills./p/lilipMust have a reliable source of transportation including an insured vehicle./p/lilipExcellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with the client, family, andbroffice staff./p/lilipAbility to read and write English./p/lilipDemonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments./p/lilipAbility to handle multiple tasks./p/lilipAble 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./p/lilipStrong organizational and problem-solving skills./p/lilipAccess to a working telephone for regular communication with Office/Manager, client, responsible party, and Staffing Coordinator./p/li/ulpstrongAbout Athena Health Care Systems:/strong/ppSince its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England./ppAthena’s Benefits:/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipCompetitive and Weekly Pay/p/lilipHoliday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees/p/lilipOvertime Pay for Hourly Employees/p/lilipCareer Advancement Opportunities/p/lilipExclusive Employer Discount Program/p/li/ulpAvailable for Eligible Team Members:/pul class="editor-ul tight" data-tight="true"lipEmployer-Paid Life Insurance/p/lilip401(k) with Employer Match/p/lilipVacation and Personal Time/p/lilipHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance/p/li/ulpemWe 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.nbsp;/em/p