Companion II

Companion II – Athena Health Care Systems

Location:

East Windsor, CT (Athena Care at Home)

Pay: $17.00/hr (weekly pay $17 per hour)

• 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.

• 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 positioning of the client as 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 integral to 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/bed linens, dusting and vacuuming, dish washing, 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.

• 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 report 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.

• Competitive and weekly pay.
• Holiday and overtime pay for hourly employees.
• 401(k) with employer match for all team members.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusive employer discount program.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• 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.