Caregiver

Synergy HomeCare; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Mileage Reimbursement

Direct Deposit

Paid orientation and ongoing training

Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and</

Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance

Job summary

Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire is seeking caregivers to provide compassionate, one-on-one support to clients in and around New Haven County. The role requires reliable transportation for 3–4 hour shifts and a valid driver’s license; car strongly preferred.

You’ll join a dedicated team delivering care and meaningful connections. Responsibilities include light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• Access to reliable transportation to travel to shifts
• Driver's license and car strongly preferred
• Be dependable to cover scheduled shifts
• Provide one-on-one interaction with clients

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one interaction with clients beyond basic tasks
• Assist with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
• Establish communication with clients, family members, and co-workers
• Provide reliable care by being punctual and covering shifts
• Provide transportation to outings and appointments for clients

Skills

Transportation access

Dependable

Punctual

Communication

Job description

At Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, we emphasize the quality of our care and that starts with the quality of our aides. We are looking for people who understand providing assistance to our clients goes beyond just the necessary daily tasks.

Caregiver Requirements:

• Access to transportation to travel to 3-4 hour shifts in towns outside New Haven, not on bus lines (Driver's license and car strongly preferred).

• Have a drive to want to help and connect with others who need your assistance with daily activities.

• Be dependable to be there for one on one assistance for clients counting on you for every scheduled shift.

As a Caregiver with Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, you will:

• Provide one on one interaction with clients beyond physical tasks that need to be performed

• Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders

• Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers

• Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts

• Provide transportation to outings and appointments for clients who can no longer transport themselves

Our primary areas of service are:

• Cheshire, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven, Oxford, Woodbridge, Bethany and Beacon Falls

Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire offers:

• Pay range $17.50 to $19.00 per hour plus short shift bonus

• Paid Sick Leave

• Retirement Savings Account

• Direct Deposit

• Paid orientation and ongoing training

• Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays

• Flexible schedules and matching caregivers with nearby clients

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Employee attendance/referral bonuses

• Easy timekeeping, scheduling and communication through our Mobile App

• Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance available