Home Care Companion

Home Health Companion/Private Duty Companion

Part time--24-30 hours weekly

12-8 weekdays and First shift hours for the weekend (every other weekend)

Position Description:

• The home companion is a non-professional employee, who provides personal care and related services in the home.
• Must have a GED or high school diploma.
• CNA is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Comprehends the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Practices good hygiene and is neat in personal appearances.
• Must accept responsibility for learning and adhering to agency policies and procedures.
• By following the Care Plan and/or Assignment from which has been completed by the appropriate professional supervisor the companion provides the following:
• Assists in maintaining a healthful and safe environment.
• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible.
• Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.
• Establishes a relationship with the client and family, which transmits trust and confidentiality.
• Prepares a report of visit on the day it is performed and incorporates same into the clinical record weekly.
• Reports any change in the client’s mental or physical condition.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

St. Barnabas Health System is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.*

Must have a driver's license with clean driving record.

CNA is a plus!

Home Care experience or Assisted living experiecne is a must.