Home Caregiver

LHC Group
New Milford, CT, United States
Full-time

We are hiring PCA / Home Health Aides / Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in New Milford, CT and the surrounding areas.

ALL shifts available ( days, evenings, and weekends ).

  • One Patient at a Time
  • Earn PTO while working 32+ Hours
  • Weekly Pay & Flexible Scheduling

At Almost Family , we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve it truly is all about helping people.

You can find a home for your career here.

As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect :

  • opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
  • flexibility for true work-life balance
  • continuing education and tuition reimbursement
  • career mobility and growth opportunities

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The Home and Community Bases Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Specific Job Duties / Responsibilities

  • Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
  • Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
  • May provide or assist clients with activities of daily living including : bathing in bed, tub or shower; care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing;
  • care of teeth and mouth including denture care; nail care, filing only; skin care including pericare and applying lotion;

transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair. Transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet.

Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.

Qualifications

Experience Desired

  • Six months experience in home care preferred.
  • Successful completion of a competency evaluation.

License Requirements

  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Skill Requirements

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs.
  • Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
  • Able to work independently.
  • Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.
  • 11 days ago
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