Homemaker/Companion

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have the ability to pass a full employment background check

Nice to Have’s:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) license is preferred
• 6 months of experience as a Personal Care Assistant in healthcare preferred
• 1-3 years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities)

Perks:

• Flexibility! We work with you to set your schedule.
• Ability to get paid the day after you work
• Access to Right at Home University – learn while you earn
• Medical benefits, including vision and dental
• Extremely positive work environment
• Employee discount programs
• Access to leadership
• Recognition, celebrations and great team interactions!

Why Right at Home?

We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.

Here is what our employees say about us:

“It’s wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients.”

“I know I’m never alone! If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me.

This means the world to me!”

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 about the position and requirements after you apply.

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 with the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Customer Focus:

• Performs homemaking activities contained in the Client Home Record, which may include but are not limited to vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms in ways that provide satisfaction and extraordinary results. However, during each work shift, the Homemaker/Companion must spend less than 20% of his or her time on general household work
• Prepares meals and snacks for client according to client/family and supervisor’s instructions.
• May perform grocery shopping, if prearranged with the office
• Establishes “partner” relationships with the client by providing companionship during activities such as accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc.

Likability/Passion:

• Builds and maintains trusting relationships with clients
• Warm, sensitive, compassionate, and puts clients at ease
• The Homemaker/Companion performs companionship activities, meal preparation, and limited light housekeeping tasks for clients in their residences.

Resourcefulness/Initiative:

• Innovates techniques to gain client interaction and improve satisfaction
• Always looks for a way to improve how they perform their job and make the lives of their clients better
• Passionately finds ways to overcome barriers

Judgment/Decision-Making:

• Demonstrates consistent logic, rationality and objectivity in decision-making
• Achieves balance between quick decisiveness and slower, more thorough approaches
• Always puts the client’s welfare first

Listening:

• “Tunes in” and listens to the opinions, feelings and needs of clients
• Has the ability to be attuned to the client’s needs, even if they are unable to communicate
• Understands the impact of one’s behavior on others

Integrity:

• Remains consistent in terms of what one says and does in terms of behavior toward others
• Maintains confidentiality about the patient and patient’s family unless divulging information is essential for the safety, well-being, and protection of the client
• Does not ethically cut corners

Accountability:

• Fosters high levels of accountability by adhering to Right at Home policies and procedures
• Performs work under the supervision of the Staffing Coordinator/Operations Manager
• Effectively completes written documentation of service provided, using the Client Care Record
• Immediately reports any changes in the client

Verbal Communication:

• Communicates crucial details regarding the client’s care, in clear and simple terms
• Keeps Right at Home and all applicable parties informed
• The Homemaker should not contact the physician directly, but rather refer all questions or reports to the nursing supervisor or appropriate party

Adaptability:

• Adjusts quickly to changing priorities and client needs
• Approaches stubborn or uncooperative clients with patience and flexibility
• Not rigid in emotional or personal capacities

First Impression:

• Creates positive first impressions through appropriate body language, eye contact, posture, voice qualities, and attire
• Does not let personal issues get in the way of professional responsibilities
• Professional and kind in demeanor and approach

The Homemaker/Companion will NOT perform any of the following:

• Personal care services such as bathing, dressing, and shaving
• Any heavy lifting or transferring of clients.
• Administering of any medications, ointments, eye drops, etc.
• Heavy-duty household chores such as washing walls, waxing floors, washing windows, etc.
• Household repairs or maintenance
• Cutting of the fingernails or toenails of any client
• A Homemaker/Companion must not provide any medical, nursing or skilled services to clients