Caregiver Companion For Elderly

Overview

Now hiring a Caregiver for elderly clients in the Niantic, East Lyme, South Lyme and Waterford areas of Connecticut. Flexible scheduling with day time, nights, part time, and full time.

We're changing how the world lives and ages at home. TheKey, formerly Home Care Assistance, provides premium in-home care to older adults so they can live safely and comfortably at home as they age. Our unique team-based approach provides exceptional support to our caregivers as well as our clients. We’re committed to helping families get the support and quality care they need—so that more older adults can live well and age wisely in the home they love.

Who You Are

A dependable, compassionate and empathetic professional looking for a career with a profound purpose. You are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. You are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. You want to show up and make a difference each and every day.

What You Will Do

You will have the ultimate responsibility to help implement customized care plans that encompass solutions to nurture the whole person in mind, body and spirit. Including companionship, homemaking, personal care, medication reminders and transportation. You will be providing impeccable care to clients by assisting in scheduled activities as well as overall care management. You will treat your clients like family, going above and beyond to enhance their quality of life.

Who We (TheKey) Are

We stand for optimal well-being in our clients and pride of purpose in our care teams. Our strong core values have positioned us to continue providing companion care. At TheKey, we pride ourselves on hiring quality professionals who feel just as passionate as we do about helping transform the lives of aging adults by providing the utmost white glove experience for our clients to promote a healthy mind, body and spirit. Our employees are compassionate, committed, innovative and dedicated to improving the quality of life our seniors so deserve. Would you like to help us change the way the world ages?

What We Offer

• Year-round caregiver recognition programs & appreciation days
• 24/7 Dedicated Caregiver Support Team
• Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid Training - Virtual/Online/Hands-On classes
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Sick Time
• Employer paid Virtual Tele-Health Appointments
• Employer paid life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Competitive wages

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provide transportation to and from appointments as needed
• Delivering exceptional care to the dedicated client in their home
• Supply personal companionship, remaining actively engaged with each client by providing ongoing social & emotional support
• Keep order, safety and client enjoyment top of mind at all times
• Complete daily tasks in a safe and professional manner (ADLs)
• Administrative functions such as documentation of completion of tasks and report changes in the client’s physical condition, mental capability or behavior
• Help execute comprehensive personalized weekly schedules and care plans
• Assist with personal care activities to include personal hygiene, mobility assistance, incontinence care, light housekeeping, feeding and meal preparation

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bank Account for Direct Deposit
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• SmartPhone for Care Plan, Scheduling & Payroll
• Attend & Complete In-Person Orientation
• Show Valid (not expired) Identification
• Must have a reliable means of transportation to get to and from work.
• Professional / Character References
• Over the age of 18 & authorized to work in U.S.
• Empathy, compassion and kindness a MUST
• Must be reliable, dependable and on-time.

TheKey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.