Companion II - Athena Care at Home

We are hiring a Companion II to join our dynamic care team at Athena Care at Home in Middletown!

Weekly pay ranging from $17 to $19.50 an hour.

Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

This position provides supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client in their home. You provide compassionate nonmedical personal care to support clients living with physical, emotional, or cognitive impairments such as housekeeping duties, personal hygiene assistance, and more.

Education & Experience:

• 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.

Duties & 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 position of the client required by a skilled nurse
• Medication reminders
• Application and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics
• Meal planning, preparation and grocery shopping
• Accompanying to medical appointments
• Assisting, monitoring or prompting the client to complete the above items
• Redirection, monitoring and observation that are integral part of a care plan in the above items
• Redirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring
• Appropriate reporting of changes in client status
• Performs routine household tasks as assigned in a written or electronic care plan
• Cleaning Areas:
  • Bathroom
  • Client’s Bedroom/Sleeping area
  • Kitchen
  • Living Area
• Laundry/Changing bed linens
• Dusting and vacuuming
• Washes Dishes
• Floor Care
• Trash Removal
• Takes a genuine interest in client by listening to their needs, ensuring that their environment is safe
• Monitors and reports client’s concerns to appropriate parties, such as company supervisors, doctors, or family members
• Driving clients to planned outings or events
• Providing emotional support for clients as they heal or cope with their conditions

Specific Requirements:

• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation including an insured vehicle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with the client, family, and
  office staff.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Demonstrate the ability to make appropriate professional judgments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to provide covered Homemaker service according to the client’s care plan, respond appropriately to client’s needs and reports changes in the client’s condition to the supervising Manager.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Access to a working telephone for regular communication with Office/Manager, client, responsible party, and Staffing Coordinator.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Athena Health Care Systems, headquartered in Connecticut, has been a pioneer in delivering exceptional healthcare services since its establishment in 1984. Operating nursing homes across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as one of the premier and highly regarded providers of skilled nursing centers in Southern New England. Through our commitment to improving both the lives of our residents and the quality of our environments, we have transformed our managed facilities into thriving communities where residents enjoy an enhanced quality of life, and employees find a fulfilling and supportive work environment.

Become a vital part of our team committed to delivering exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Athena’s Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Updated benefits options effective January 1, 2025, with different plans available to choose from!
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Vacation and Personal Time
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.