We are excited to have you join our outstanding team of caring professionals!
We are currently hiring hourly Per Diem Companion/Homemakers to join our growing team. We at Athena Care at Home are seeking Companion/Homemakers who are passionate about providing care to clients in a one-on-one environment where you can focus on their individual needs.

This position promotes a flexible schedule by giving you the opportunity to schedule the days, times, and geographic area you wish to work promoting a healthy work/life balance. The service locations of this position is Hartford and/or Torrington, CT.

We care for our staff so they can care for our clients. We provide personalized training based on Best Practices and the individual staff member’s needs.

Athena Care at Home is the Private Duty Company of Athena Health Care Systems, based in Connecticut, Athena Health Care Systems has been a leader in providing quality health care services since 1984. Throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has been recognized as one of the largest managers of skilled nursing facilities and home health and hospice services. With training from our leadership team and support from our co-workers, you are guaranteed to succeed!

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• Assist with Toileting
• Skin care to maintain the health of the skin.
• Range of motion (ROM) and muscle strengthening exercises to maintain an optimal level of functioning.
• Transfers and ambulation
• Bathing, grooming, and hair washing necessary for personal hygiene.
• Application and maintenance of prosthetics and orthotics
• Accompanying to medical appointments
• Assisting, monitoring, or prompting the client to complete the above items.
• Redirection and intervention for behavior, including observation and monitoring.
• Appropriate reporting of changes in client status.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Eighteen (18) years of age
• Certified Nurse’s Aide, Home Health Aide
• High school diploma or GED
• United States Citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
• Reliable Vehicle
• Active Driver’s License
• Active Registered Vehicle
• Vehicle Insurance with proof of coverage

Certificates, Licensure and Registration

• United States Citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit
• Certified Nurse’s Aide, Certified Home Health Aide or Certified Personal Care Attendant
• Position is subject to a Connecticut Department of Human Services background check

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.

Location: Hartford, Connecticut