Companions Needed - Riverhead Area

LOCATED ON THE NORTH FORK OF LONG ISLAND IN RIVERHEAD, NY AREA. 

If you are looking for employment on LONG ISLAND... 

We are hiring COMPANIONS who want you to join our team! If you are looking to work for a quality company servicing the home care industry, please apply today! Or call 631-477-3095.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship for elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by attending to their basic needs, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, and assistance with non-medical daily living activities.

• Remind clients to take prescribed medication and provide safety oversight with ambulation

• Ensure safe mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)

• Complete client’s shopping or accompany them to successfully do so

• Perform housekeeping duties and report any unusual incidents

• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

• Offer activities that are essential for daily living by assisting patients with their meals, including serving and other tasks, if necessary

Qualifications

• Enjoy working in a one-on-one setting, eager to improve and continuously learn new skills

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds with physical capability to perform job-related duties

• Validated ability to act in a compassionate and supportive manner

• Available to work 7 days per week or per-diem

• Prior experience in a companion care, hospitality, or in-home care environment (minimum of 1 year)

• Willingness to enforce health and safety standards

• Supportive and compassionate

• High School Diploma or equivalent/Experience as a Caregiver

• Take pride in providing high quality care

• Lift Experience (specific to client)

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.