Caregiver

HomeWell Senior Care, Inc.; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call Pay

Employee Referral Program

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

HomeWell Care Services seeks compassionate caregivers to help seniors live safely and with dignity in their own homes across Norwalk and surrounding towns. You will work one-on-one with clients, providing a range of non-medical services and forming meaningful relationships with individuals who wish to age in place.

Responsibilities include companionship, light meal prep, grooming support, mobility assistance, and transportation to appointments.

Qualifications

• 6 months of full-time work or 12 months of part-time care for seniors or chronically ill individuals.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Reliable transportation; if transporting clients, must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position.
• Mature, caring, punctual, and reliable.
• Pass a criminal background check (national and state).

Responsibilities

• Companionship.
• Light cooking and cleaning.
• Bathing, grooming and toileting assistance.
• Ambulation support and reminders for medications.
• Transportation for appointments and errands.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Reliable transportation

Physically capable

Mature and punctual

Dependable

Background check

Job description

Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes!

We're looking for compassionate caregivers to help individuals in Norwalk, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westport, Bridgeport, Easton, Weston, and Wilton live safely, comfortably, and with dignity. If you're reliable, caring, and ready to make a real difference, you will work individually with clients, one-on-one, providing a variety of non-medical services that allows you to form relationships with individuals who desire to age in place in their own homes.

Benefits

• On-call Pay
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

Responsibilities

• Companionship
• Light cooking and cleaning
• Bathing, grooming and toileting
• Assistance with ambulation and medication reminders
• Transportation for appointments and errands

Qualifications

• 6 months of full-time work or 12 months of part-time work caring for seniors or chronically ill persons
• Exceptional communication skills
• Reliable transportation; if transporting clients, must also have proof of a valid driver's license and auto insurance
• Must be physically able to perform the duties of this position
• Mature, caring, punctual, and reliable
• Pass a criminal background check (national and required by the state)

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
• We provide liability insurance
• We provide worker’s compensation
• We provide flexible schedules
• We provide a supportive environment

Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

An Industry-Leading, Nation-Wide Team

At HomeWell Care Services, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care for seniors and others needing individualized support and companionship at home. With locations across the U.S., we offer many opportunities for compassionate individuals who enjoy improving the quality of life of those around them, with numerous positions for varying levels of expertise, such as companion caregivers, certified aides and case managers. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to HomeWell Care Service Corporate. Specific benefits vary by location, but our company-wide philosophy is to treat all employees with honor and respect. Our business model is centered around providing quality, reliable and compassionate individualized care, and we cannot do that without employees who feel valued. We understand the work you do can be challenging, and we know that you are vital to the well-being of our clients. At the end of the day, it is important to us that you feel fulfilled in knowing your work has meaning and that you are valued for it, both by clients and by HomeWell Care Services.