companion aides provide “hands on” non-medical in home care by helping clients with activities of daily living/instrumental activities of daily living.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CNA/HHA/PCA certification
• Complete criminal background check, DMV check, and drug screen
• Access to a car
• Possess valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Ability to communicate with clients in a courteous manner and treat them with respect
• 1-2 years working with the elderly

Duties:

- Grooming, bathing, dressing and toileting

- Assisting with shaving, only with the use of an electric shaver

- Assisting with general skin care when skin is unbroken and when any chronic skin problems are not active. Skin care should be preventive rather than therapeutic in nature. *Caregivers may apply non-medicated lotions and solutions that do not require a physician’s prescription.*

- Assisting with pivot transfers (bed to chair, chair to bed, chair to commode, and wheel-chair to car) only when the client has sufficient balance and strength to reliably stand, pivot and assist with the transfer

- Adaptive and safety equipment may be used in transfers, provided the client and caregiver are fully trained in the use of equipment and can direct the transfer. *Caregivers can assist with the use of gait belts and transfer devices with the proper training and demonstrated competency.*

- Empty or change external urinary and ostomy bags.

- Assisting with client directed non-invasive (non-inserted) care only when there is no need for skilled skin care or for observation. Otherwise must be reported to a nurse

- Assisting client with blood sugar checks; that is limited to opening containers and handling equipment. *Caregiver cannot perform procedures.*

- Companion/Homemaker duties

- Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to Supervisor or Care Coordinator

To Apply:

1. Go to www.companioncares.com

2. Click on “Employment Opportunities” to access our Employment Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19: Mask, gloves and vaccine

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Groton, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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