Companion | Personal Care

Companion | Private Dutyin Topeka, KansasIf caring for others comes natural to you, this is an ideal career opportunity! As a Private Duty Companion, you’ll earn competitive pay helping seniors live safely and happily at home. You’ll be a source of strength and support to those in need.Interim HealthCare® is the nation’s first home care company and an employer of choice to HHAs across the U.S. If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to make a career out of caring for others, you are made for this!Our Private Duty Companions enjoy some excellent benefits:Pay Range of $15.00 - $18.00 per hour1:1 Aide-to-client ratiosSet your own schedule and enjoy work-life balanceBuild your skills with online training and earn CEUsHealthcare, Dental, Vision, PTO, Free Learning Courses, Competitive Pay, 401K, Life InsuranceAs a Private Duty Companion, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:Participate in activities that bring clients joy such as puzzles, games, reading and hobbiesProvide the personal care and support seniors need to live safely at homeAssist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, transportation and companionshipHelp with ambulation, transferring and range of motion exercisesProvide medication reminders, document their condition and notify a supervisor of any concernsEnsure a safe home environment with unobstructed pathwaysA few must-haves for our Private Duty Companions:High school diploma (or equivalent)Six (6) months of experience in a healthcare role, preferredCPR certificationValid Kansas driver’s license, auto insurance and transportationCompassionate and helping nature, good communicator and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.Why Work for Interim HealthCare?The Stehley Family has locally owned and operated Interim Healthcare in the State of Kansas for 47 years. Interim Healthcare of Topeka, Manhattan, and Lawrence is the only agency in these areas that offers the full continuum of care - which consists of Home Health, Hospice, Private Duty, and Staffing Services. Our Mission Statement is 'We Improve People's Lives', and that is the core of what we believe in here at Interim Healthcare. If you are looking to join a company that is growing & has a family culture, this may be the job you have been looking for! Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.#Topeka