Caregiver

Avid Health at Home, LLC; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A caregiving service provider in Guilford, Connecticut is seeking compassionate caregivers to assist clients with mobility, personal care, and physical therapy exercises. This role requires proven caregiver experience and the ability to work with clients' dietary needs. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible shifts, paid training, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a caregiver is essential.
• Must adhere to health and safety standards.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with mobility and personal care.
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises.
• Plan and prepare meals, assisting clients as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Compassionate demeanor

Housekeeping knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with physical therapy exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a caregiver
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive experience-based pay
• Daily pay (TapCheck Daily Pay Option Available)
• One week full vacation (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education
• Performance-based increases and bonuses
• 401k with a 4% company match program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid in-house and continuous training
• Mentoring and ongoing support by experienced caregivers and leaders
• Growth opportunities
• Consistent scheduling to work with everyone’s schedules and location preferences
• Referral (up to $2,500 per referral) & performance-based bonuses

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
• Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Additional Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay and Safety

• COVID-19 considerations:

Still actively keeping our caregivers and clients safe. Providing masks for our caregivers. Will discuss our company policy upon hire.