What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion / Caregiver (Weekly Pay) position at FirstLight Home Care?
About us
FirstLight Home Care is a medium business in Norwalk, CT. We are a professional and supportive team whose goal is to help keep elderly clients stay at home.
Our work environment includes:
- Flexible working hours
- A chance to make a difference in your community
Responsibilities:
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Offer companionship and emotional support to clients
- Monitor and report any changes in client's physical or mental health
- Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding if necessary
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients
Skills:
- Knowledge of senior care and the specific needs of elderly individuals
- Ability to provide direct patient care and assistance with ADLs
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals
A note: Our clients require our caregivers to be COVID vaccinated, we also conduct background checks and administer a drug test during the initial interview.
Regardless of experience level, we are willing to train people who are compassionate and enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of others. We have a wide variety of cases from companion work to clients who require strong and experienced CNAs - we will match you with a client based on your skills. We look forward to speaking with you soon.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
