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Companion II
$35,360 - $40,560/Yr
Athena Home Health - Manchester, CT
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Manchester, CT
About the position
The Companion II position at Athena Care at Home involves providing compassionate non-medical personal care to clients, assisting them with activities of daily living, and ensuring their safety and well-being in their home environment. This role is essential in supporting clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments, and it offers opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated care team.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, ambulation, eating/feeding, continence care)
- Skin monitoring to maintain the health of the skin
- Range of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercises to maintain an optimal level of functioning
- Turning and positioning of the client as required by a skilled nurse
- Medication reminders
- Application and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics
- Meal planning, preparation, and grocery shopping
- Accompanying clients to medical appointments
- Assisting, monitoring, or prompting the client to complete daily tasks
- Redirection, monitoring, and observation integral to the care plan
- Appropriate reporting of changes in client status
- Perform routine household tasks as assigned in a care plan (cleaning, laundry, dusting, etc.)
- Driving clients to planned outings or events
- Providing emotional support for clients
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Must have an active and unencumbered CNA, PCA, or HHA license in the state
- Excellent customer service and listening skills
- Reliable source of transportation including an insured vehicle
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to read and write English
- Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Access to a working telephone for regular communication
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Life insurance
