Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors? Do you want to be part of a supportive and caring team? If so, Home Instead is the place for you! Home Instead is a franchise-based senior care organization that prioritizes restoring balance, order, and peace to the lives of families while helping their senior loved ones remain at home. We're expanding our team and looking for dedicated individuals to join us as Companions (Care Pro) in the greater Rochester, NY area.
As a part time Companion at Home Instead, your role will involve:
Providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations with our clients.
Assisting with light housekeeping tasks and laundry.
Preparing nutritious and delicious meals.
Offering reminders for medications and appointments.
Providing stand-by shower assistance.
Assisting with dressing, walking (providing an arm for stabilization), and encouraging light exercise.
Offering transportation to appointments and social outings.
Providing specialized care, including Alzheimer's support (queuing, guiding).
Documenting daily activities and maintaining open communication with our office staff regarding any changes in a client's needs or living conditions.
Participating in company-sponsored training and events, including Care Pro meetings.
This role may be perfect for you if:
You're committed to creating a positive and caring environment to enhance the quality of life for our senior and differently-abled clients.
You're reliable, compassionate, and treat others and their property with dignity and respect.
You thrive in a fun, team-oriented work environment.
You have reliable personal transportation and are comfortable driving throughout the Greater Rochester Area.
You have flexibility in your work hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Required Qualifications:
1+ year of experience in senior care
Reliable personal transportation
Valid driver’s license
Valid auto insurance
Ability to lift, push, or pull 25 pounds
Available to work 20+ hours per week including evenings and weekends. Must work a minimum of 10+ hours per week.
Up to date on Covid vaccinations
What’s in it for you:
You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment where clients, and employees are treated with respect and dignity
Be part of a supportive team that recognizes outstanding service
Our employees have the flexibility to make their own hours, assuming weekly minimums are met
You’ll enjoy the following benefits:
Competitive base salary with opportunities for additional pay
Holidays are paid at time and a half rate
1 hour of paid time off earned for every 30 hours worked
Employee/Client Referral Bonuses
Profit Sharing
Discounted cell phone rates (Verizon)
Mileage reimbursement
E-Z Access MD at no cost to the employee
Paid training opportunities
Flexible scheduling
Matching 401K (5%)
Compensation: $17.55/per hour, plus additional pay for short-notice shifts