Live In Support Attendant

We are hiring a per diem Live-In Support Attendant to join our dynamic care team at Athena Care at Home in Glastonbury! Weekly pay at $17 an hour. This on-the-road position requires the candidate to have an active driver's license and an insured vehicle. Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company. The support attendant performs tasks enabling the patient to remain in their home such assisting in self-care activities and keeping the home clean.

Education & Experience:

Must be at least 18 years old. Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must have an active and unencumbered CNA, HHA, or PCA in Connecticut.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist with toileting. Skin care. Bathing, grooming, and hair washing as necessary. Dressing/undressing client. Assistance with eating, meal prep, and grocery shopping. Report changes in client status. Accompanying client to medical appointments. Specific Requirements Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired. Ability to maintain positive relationship with client, client family members, community providers, etc.

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena's Benefits:

Competitive and Weekly Pay Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees Career Advancement Opportunities Exclusive Employer Discount Program Available for

Eligible Team Members:

Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Vacation and Personal Time Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 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.