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Caregivers: Simsbury

West Hartford, CT

Caregivers: Avon


Job Description: Home Instead is looking for a caring and compassionate Companion to become a part of our team and join our mission of enhancing the lives of aging adults throughout our community. We provide a variety of non-medical services to allow seniors to remain in their homes and meet the challenges of aging with dignity, assistance, and compassion. The individual needs of our clients vary, so we maintain a team of committed individuals of varied backgrounds, availability, location, and experience levels. Assignments vary depending on client requirements; not all clients need or receive all services.
Services provided by Home Instead include:
  • Companionship and conversation
  • Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
  • Medication reminders
  • Errands and shopping
  • Incidental transportation to appointments or activities
  • Assistance with grooming, bathing, and hygiene
  • Assistance with toileting and incontinence issues
  • Assistance with ambulation and transfer (with and without lifts)

CompanionQualifications:
  • Ability to treat and care for seniors and their property with dignity and respect
  • Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner
  • Ability to adapt to a variety of individuals, cultures, and personalities
  • Satisfactory completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance (required if driving clients)
  • Reliable transportation and ability to be precisely and consistently on time for assignments.


We have a variety of full & part-time shifts available with competitive pay. Find out more about this fulfilling career opportunity at homeinstead.com/553
or call us during office business hours of 10:00 am- 4:00 pm at 860-236-5885, 860-996-0464

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