Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job SummaryWe are looking for a Home Health Aide to join our team! You will directly work with clients, following a one-on-one care plan in clients homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets client's needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health, respite and Dementia care experience is a plus. We are especially looking to hire in the following cities/towns: Colchester, East Hampton, Deep River, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Madison, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Wallingford.
Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities such transferring in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for clients by, assisting with meal preparation and cooking, assisting with meals, medication reminder, changing bed linens, doing laundry, light housekeeping, assisting with personal care and accompanying to the grocery store
• Compiling daily notes, observing clients condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the Agency and family
• Build relationships with clients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Transport to medical appointments and errands
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years prior professional experience
• Valid driver’s license required
• Personal vehicle with current registration and insurance
• Able to use personal vehicle to transport clients