Why Covenant Care?
Are you a Healthcare Warrior? Want a competitive, engaging job with great perks? Want a seat at the table to discuss strategy? Want to see your ideas put into action? Then you want to look closely at a career with Covenant Care.
Covenant Care is one of the largest non-profit providers of home health, hospice, memory, palliative and private duty care in the regions we serve. Our collaborative team of more than 600 physicians, nurses, aides, therapists and professional staff and volunteers serve patients and families in communities throughout Florida and Alabama. For more information, visitchoosecovenant.org, or visit us onFacebook,Instagram orLinkedIn .
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Our teammates enjoy a supportive environment and flexible schedule with advancement opportunities. Covenant Care’s engaging culture is founded upon mutual respect and trust. A place where employees feel valued and patients and residents feel the service is extraordinary. We recognize and celebrate the value of each teammate’s unique contributions and encourage a sense of ownership, sharing our mission with patients, families and our communities.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing assistance with incidental household tasks and sitting with patients in the individuals home setting.
Qualifications:
A high school graduate or equivalency is required.
The Homemaker/Companion must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, the ability to read, write, and carry out directions, and the maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
A valid driver’s license, current automobile liability insurance and insurability under the company liability insurance are required.
Job Relations:
Reports to: Administrator or Director of Nursing
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the patient/family with incidental household tasks essential to the patient’s health needs such as light housekeeping, making and changing beds, dusting and vacuuming patient’s room, dish washing, tidying kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, delivering needed supplies, and caregiver respite.
Assists the family in maintaining a healthy and safe environment.
Assists the patient/family unit with plans and preparation of nutritious meals and assists with occasional household chores when necessary.
Accurately records and documents on forms and charts.
Works in conjunction with scheduled shifts, on weekends as required.
Performs all other duties as directed by supervisor.
Required to comply with all Covenant Policies, Procedures and Personnel Policies,including those specifically addressing disaster preparedness and response.
Special Demands/Physical Requirements:
This position frequently requires medium to heavy lifting. Normally, such lifting will include, but is not limited to, assisting with the transfer/repositioning of the patient either in the home or the nursing facility. This position requires considerable time driving their motor vehicle in connection with performing the essential functions of the position.
Contact the Human Resources Department at850.365.9659for more information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
