What are the responsibilities and job description for the Homemaker/Companion position at Ebenezer Home Care Agency?
Job Objective: The Companion is a compassionate, attentive and trustworthy individual who will care for and assist our clients to maintain their health and safety at home. The Companion will provide emotional support as clients cope with aging, sickness or disability. The ideal candidate will be sympathetic, patient, responsible, attentive and detail-oriented.
Hours/Shifts: Full-time, Part-time, or Per Diem/All Shifts
Essential Job Functions
Taking a genuine interest in clients by listening to their needs, engaging them by conversing with them; provide companionship, assist client to feel safe and supported;
Planning appropriate social activities or hobbies, and fostering engagement in activities and social events;
Supervision of activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing;
Ensuring the environment is clean and safe by performing basic housekeeping, such as dusting, sweeping, mopping, organizing, laundry;
Planning for and preparing meals according to client's preferences or requirements;
Remining client about taking medications;
Scheduling appointments, escort to appointments or events;
Shopping and errands; may include driving client;
Monitoring clients, recording and reporting any developments or concerns to the Supervisor and other appropriate parties
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask, vaccination requirements
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bridgeport, CT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18