Job Description
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. You can make a difference in your career by helping people stay in the comfort of their homes.
Right At Home, In-Home Care is seeking Live-in Caregivers to work in the following targeted locations:
Wallingford, Hamden, Middletown, Cromwell, Southington, Plainville, Cheshire, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Watertown, Woodbury, Southbury, Terryville, Plymouth, and Thomaston locations. Caregiver (Required) Items: 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's: - CNA or HHA Certification
- Covid Vaccination and Booster, PPD, Flu, Hepatitis B and MMR
- CPR and First Aid Certification
Essential Caregiver Functions: Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living. These could include (but are not limited to):
- 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 are taught by a Right at Home senior
caregiver and/or office staff. These could include (but are not limited to):
- Providing hospice supportive care
- Medication 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
Preferred Experience in:
- Hoyer lift
- Personal care
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Foley care
- Companionship
- Light cleaning
Compensation: $16.35 - $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
- Medical Benefits - Including Vision & Dental
- Paid time off
- Sick pay
- Multiple Income Opportunities
- PAID training, Orientation, and Development
- Paid travel time in between clients & mileage
- Named 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!
Want to join a company that truly makes a difference in the world? During these trying times, Right at Home wants to help and support you. We want to provide you with the opportunity to serve a population that needs you right now. #BeEssential as a Right at Home Caregiver! We stand prepared to equip you with the right PPE protection and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.
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
- Meets 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.
Why Join Our Team? This is your chance to make a difference in the world by serving one person at a time. Find the job you love - join Right at Home. Keep in mind, this is just basic information. You'll find out more after you apply. As an independently-owned franchised or licensed locations may have different requirements.
Our office is open and ready to serve your needs. We want to give you a job that you can count on in this time of uncertainty. Hours are flexible and we are eager to discuss a schedule that works best for you. Apply online at (blank) or give us a call at (blank) to accept a role that will make a difference to those we serve.
*If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting the location nearest to you. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Compensation: $16.35-$22.00 per hour
Right at Home's mission is simple...to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We accomplish this by providing the Right Care, and we deliver this brand promise each and every day around the world. However, we couldn't do it without having the Right People. Our care teams are passionate about serving our clients and are committed to providing the personal care and attention of a friend, whenever and wherever it is needed.
That's where you come in. At Right at Home, we help ordinary people who have a passion to serve others become extraordinary care team members. We seek to find people who are compassionate, empathetic, reliable, determined and are focused on improving the quality of life for others.
To our care team members, we commit to deliver the following experiences when you partner with Right at Home:
- We promise to help you become the best you can be. We will equip you as a professional by providing best in class training and investing in your professional development.
- We promise to coach you to success. We're always available to support you and offer you tips to be the best at delivering care to clients.
- We promise to keep the lines of communication open. We will listen to your ideas and suggestions as you are critical to our success in providing the best possible care to clients. We will provide you timely information and feedback about the care you provide to clients.
- We promise to celebrate your success. We will appreciate the work you do, recognize above and beyond efforts, and reward you with competitive pay.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Right at Home Franchising Corporate.
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