Companion II

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We are hiring per diem Companion IIs to join our dynamic care team at Athena Care at Home in the Manchester area!

Weekly pay at $17 an hour. This on-the-road position requires an active driver’s license and an insured vehicle.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, we take immense pride in our employees and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and customer service. We aspire to be the employer of choice and nurture our team’s growth.

• 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, feeding, continence care).
• Skin monitoring to maintain skin health.
• Range‑of‑motion and muscle‑strengthening exercises.
• Turning and positioning 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 the care plan.
• Redirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring.
• Appropriate reporting of changes in client status.
• Performs routine household tasks as assigned.
• Cleaning areas: bathroom, client’s bedroom/sleeping area, kitchen, living area, laundry, vacuuming, washing dishes, floor care, trash removal.
• Takes a genuine interest in the client by listening to their needs and ensuring a safe environment.
• Monitors and reports client concerns to supervisors, doctors, or family members.
• Driving clients to planned outings or events.
• Providing emotional support as clients heal or cope with their conditions.

• Excellent customer‑service and listening skills.
• Reliable source of transportation with an insured vehicle.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to effectively communicate with the client, family, and staff.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Demonstrated ability to make appropriate professional judgments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Able to provide Homemaker service according to the client’s care plan and report changes in 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.

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena is a leader in Southern New England.

• Competitive and weekly pay
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees
• Overtime pay for hourly employees
• Career advancement opportunities
• Exclusive employer discount program

• 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 follows federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; all newly hired staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 unless an approved exemption is received, except where prohibited by state law.