Provides non-medical care, supervision and socialization of consumers with Acquired Brain Injuries. The companion may assist in or supervise various tasks such as meal preparation, but does not perform these activities as discrete services. May include cuing and/or incidental hands-on assistance with activities of daily living.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Engages client and provides companionship
· Assisting with communication device usage, including mobile devices, computers etc.
· Providing all required documentation in accordance with the clients individualized plan
· Assisting with socialization and interpersonal skills in public, private and work settings, including but not limited to verbal cueing and supervision of setting boundaries, behavior in both public and private settings
· Assisting with sensory stimulation and motor skills
· Providing supervision with task completion
· Assisting with problem solving
· Assisting with/ or providing transportation for outings such as doctor visits, shopping,
banking, errands
· Providing supervision with household management, including verbal cueing, supervision and assisting with light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, general cleaning, sorting, and any other household chores that are deemed necessary to maintain a clean and safe environment
· Providing supervision with the care of family pets if applicable
· Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant observations regarding the client
· Managing medical appointments and reporting the results to your immediate supervisor and team
· Respecting the rights of the client and maintaining confidentiality at all times
· Any other duties as assigned by Independent Living Solutions in accordance with the clients individualized program
SKILLS:
· Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions diligently
· Demonstrate ability to implement cognitive and behavioral strategies
· Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
REQUIREMENTS:
· Must be at least 18 years of age
· EDUCATION:
· High School Diploma or GED
THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY OF THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like; using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Check only if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with
the whole hand or arm, as in handling.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with the skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work. Those activities which demand detailed or important instructions spoken to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
Hearing: Ability to receive oral communication and make fine discriminations in sound.
Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
Driving: Minimum standards required by State Law (including license).
I have reviewed my job description and agree to perform the duties mentioned to the best of my ability; I understand my job duties may change as the needs of the department change and that this is a non- medical position with no hands on care. I further agree to notify my immediate supervisor if I am unable to complete my job duties in a timely fashion.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as designated by management to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Summary
As a Brain Injury Support Companion, you will provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with brain injuries in home, community, or group care settings. You will report to a supervisory caregiver or program coordinator and work to promote safety, independence, and quality of life. Leveraging core caregiving skills and premium competencies such as first aid, ADL assistance, medication support, and daily living tasks, you will help with meals, hygiene, mobility, and routine activities. Your role supports long-term care goals and coordinates with families and healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, respectful care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Home & community care: 1 year (Required)
Location:
- Waterbury, CT 06705 (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Waterbury, CT 06705 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Waterbury, CT 06705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
