Companion

Companion Part-Time- supportive team and a new wage scale! Must have one of the following certifications: PCA, NA, or CNA 

Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers! 

Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”?

At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation, and joy.  

If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you!

The Home Care Companion is responsible for providing a variety of non-medical services including safe and efficient accompaniment to and from medical appointments as well as other activities to meet the daily needs of the residents.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate/GED
• Must have one of the following certifications: PCA, NA, or CNA
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion
• Effective communication skills
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
• Keen attention to detail
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
• Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs
• Experience in a health care environment and understanding of the many personalities and cultural awareness of it’s residents.

Essential Duties

• Provide escort to and from medical appointments, visits with friends or other outings.
• Grocery shopping, errands, and personal shopping.
• Meal preparation as well as future meal preparation.
• Provide good company, conversation, entertainment, and companionship.
• Supplemental light housekeeping
• Participates in on-the-job training and regular in-service training sessions, including necessary fire-drills and staff meetings.
• Notifies supervisor immediately of any concerns or problems requiring attention.
• In the event of an emergency after clinic hours, notify Health care nursing of any concerns or problems.
• Maintains awareness of and follows all of The Chesapeake’s written and verbally communicated expectations, policies and practices.

We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living.  Together we can make a difference for residents and their families.  We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.