Care Companion

Overview

Part Time or PRN | Days & Evenings. Territory is focused in the Ashland area.

Department:
Brethren Care at Home

We seek caring team members willing and able to commit to Our Values:
Compassion, Attitude of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Nurturing and Giving.

The Care Companion supports our mission and values by performing various activities to meet the care and/or service needs of a client in their home environment, including personal care assistance, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, activities, and resident support services as well as participate in improving quality of care/services.

• Prepares specific food items following appropriate standards for food preparation, handling, and services.
• Serves client meals ensuring the temperature, portions, and timeliness of the service.
• Performs a variety of general cleaning duties for the entire house which includes but is not limited to: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, cleaning carpets.
• Performs laundry duties such as washing, drying, folding and putting away.
• Empties waste containers, collects and disposes of recyclables and garbage.
• Changes bed linens and makes beds.
• Collects soiled laundry: washes, dries, folds, irons, performs minor clothing repairs and distributes laundry.
• Delivers mail and packages to client.
• Transport client when needed.
• Assists with all client needs for personal care services.
• Informs supervisor of client needs and concerns.
• Attends and participates in Brethren Care At Home team meetings as required.
• Attends in-services outside of Brethren Care Village and/or Brethren Care At Home for support and needs of the client.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Training in geriatrics (nursing, social work, rehabilitation or therapeutic recreation) or sufficient related prior work experience is preferred but not required.
• Onsite presence required.

Our Mission here at Brethren Care Village, as a Christian based senior living community, is to provide exceptional individualized care and services. Our employees are committed to exceeding the expectations of our residents and their family members.

Brethren Care Village has served our community since 1972. We consistently offer first-class care through a wide range of services from apartment living, home care, cutting edge physical and aquatic therapy, memory care, assisted living and long-term nursing care.

Our Values at Brethren Care Village impact not only our residents but also our employees. We recognize the success of our Mission relies on the hard work and dedication of our team members. Our inviting atmosphere overflows from mutual respect, a shared purpose, teamwork and opportunities for professional & personal growth. We provide compassionate team members much more than a career!

Brethren Care Village puts our employee appreciation into action! We offer:

• Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including PTO, 7 paid holidays and 401K with Company Match
• Comprehensive benefits for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, company paid Life Insurance and more
• Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
• Tuition Reimbursement for LPN and RN advancement
• FREE use of our Pool & Fitness Center
• Discounts on meals and cell phone plans
• Employee promotions with a Commitment to growing our leaders

Brethren Care Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

This position description contains the major responsibilities required to perform this job. These responsibilities may change at any time to better meet the needs of our clients, residents, or agency.

Salary: $14.00 - $15.80 per hour