Caregiver

Golden Horizons Elder Care Services; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work close to home

Part time work available

Training and support for our Caregives

Job summary

Golden Horizons Elder Care Services is seeking compassionate caregivers in Connecticut to support patients at home with daily living activities, mobility and medication reminders. You will work with families to provide dignified care and help patients maintain independence in their own homes.

Ideal candidates have a customer-focused mindset, a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
• Previous home care experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help with patients personal hygiene care.
• Assist with dressing and mobility.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments.
• Perform light housekeeping activities.
• Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders.
• Assist with prescribed range of motion exercises.
• Assist with blood glucose monitoring.
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Driver's license

Lifting 25 lbs

Home care experience

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help with patients personal hygiene care
• Assist with dressing
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
• Perform light housekeeping activities
• Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders
• Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Assist with blood glucose monitoring
• Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts

QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
• Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

• Flexible scheduling
• Work close to home
• Part time work available
• Training and support for our caregivers