CNA/HHA/Homemaker/Companion - Now Hiring!

You are applying for work with a Comfort Keepers franchisee, not CK Franchising, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Responsible for non-medical, in-home support services which provide for the comfort, safety, and general supervision of clients as well as home management services. Provides companionship to those individuals requiring socialization and/or minimum guidance to assure a safe, protected, clean, and orderly environment .

• Provides general attention to clients non-medical needs in accordance with an established Plan of Care.
• Provides companionship for the client including, but not limited to: talking and listening, reading aloud, providing social and emotional support. Provides emotional support and promotes a sense of well-being.
• Provides light housekeeping tasks including laundering of client's garments and linens. May prepare and serve meals as directed. Ensures that dishes are washed and kitchen clean after each meal.
• Assists client in completing necessary phone calls, letter writing, etc. Accompanies client on walks, community trips, doctor's office, bank, beauty salons, etc.
• Observes and reports any changes in the client's mental, physical, or emotional condition or home situation to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service and continuing education programs, staff meetings, and client conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.
• Completed required documentation of services delivered and submits to office in a timely manner according to policy.
• Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• high school diploma or GED preferred. Must demonstrate satisfactory completions of any stated mandated training. Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record, Credit History, Professional and Personal Reference Checks, and give permission to submit to random drug and alcohol testing. Must satisfactorily complete Comfort Keepers training and orientation program. Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to Comfort Keepers policies and procedures, be able to function in the home setting with minimal direct supervision and maintain satisfactory relationships with administrative staff, clients, and family members. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and document services provided.

Must be genuinely concerned about helping people and have high moral standards of honesty and integrity.
Contact with blood or other body fluids may pose a risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases.
The work requires light physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis, such as driving, assisting client in activities, and light housekeeping.