Afternoon Caregiver in Norwalk or Fairfield

A Place at Home Fairfield South; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A Place At Home Fairfield South is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support an client in the afternoons, offering companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompaniment on errands. The role focuses on maintaining a safe recovery environment and helping clients regain independence per the care plan.

You will drive the client, monitor health changes, assist with mobility, and coordinate with the care team to ensure continuity of care while upholding dignity and privacy at all

Qualifications

• Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia care.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and TB test.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and reassurance.
• Assist with meal preparation and feeding.
• Help with light housekeeping and laundry.
• Drive the client to errands and appointments.
• Monitor changes in health and report to supervisor.
• Document care provided and coordinate with the care team.
• Respect client dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Skills

Alzheimer's care

Observation skills

Mobility & transfers

Patience & empathy

Communication

Dependability

Driver's license

Education

CNA / HHA or equivalent caregiving experience

First Aid & CPR certification

TB test certification

Background check & drug screening

Job description

Position Overview

This caregiver will meet an immediate need to support an client in the afternoons. Role includes companionship, meal prep, light housekeeping, and taking the client on errands. This role focuses on ensuring a safe recovery environment, offering personal support, and helping clients regain independence while following their care plan.

Caregiver must be willing to drive the client.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and report changes in the client’s physical or mental condition to the supervisor.
• Support medication reminders (non-medical, per care plan).
• Prepare light meals and snacks according to dietary needs and assist with feeding if necessary.
• Help with light housekeeping, laundry, and organization to maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Provide companionship and reassurance.
• Accompany the senior on errands
• Document care provided and communicate with the care team to ensure continuity.
• Respect and maintain client dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.

Skills/Qualifications

• Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia care
• Strong observation skills and ability to recognize changes in condition.
• Knowledge of safe mobility and transfer techniques.
• Patience, compassion, and ability to provide emotional reassurance.
• Good communication skills to interact with clients, families, and the care team.
• Dependability and flexibility to meet varying recovery needs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Education/Experience Requirements

• CNA, HHA, or equivalent caregiving experience preferred.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and TB test (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening, with random checks thereafter.
• Physically able to perform duties, including safe lifting and mobility assistance.

Characteristics

Attentive and safety-conscious, patient and supportive, compassionate and reassuring, dependable and detail-oriented, flexible and adaptable.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

A Place At Home - Fairfield South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.