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Looking for Non-Certified Companions

A Companion: Non-Certified Nurse Assistant (Non-CNA) performs non-clinical tasks that enable the client to remain in the home by supplementing the client and family/caregiver with abilities for providing home companionship.

The Companion: Non-CNA is responsible for performing light housekeeping, companionship, and other services to clients. This position does not require certification or licensing. The Companion: Non-CNA will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a client's care.

Successful applicants must be able to work third shift specifically, but must be available for all hours 24/7.

• Understands home care philosophy.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least one year of successful employment experience including work or life experience as a homemaker or companion is preferred.
• Pose satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Must be able to travel throughout the service area.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job including bending, carrying, stooping, walking, and lifting.
• Must be flexible to assist the home care program in providing 24 hours, 7 days per week care. Some evening, night, weekend, and holiday work will be necessary.
• Must attend all required staff meetings, trainings, in-services, and team meetings.
• Has the ability to follow written instructions (read) and document care given (write).
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
• Is comfortable providing care to disadvantaged, handicapped, or ill clients.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Provides a calm manner when in a client's home.
• Demonstrates tact and patience with others.
• Demonstrate good personal hygiene.
• Must be able to utilize technology appropriately as needed to meet the requirements of the position.