Caregiver and Personal Care Assistant

Senior Helpers Parent Account; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18–$21/hr

Flexible scheduling

Part-time & full-time opportunities

Day/evening/overnight/weekend shifts

Paid training

Job summary

Senior Helpers of New Haven Coast is hiring dependable and compassionate Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants to support seniors in their homes. Our caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while providing families with trusted support and peace of mind.

Caregivers provide companionship, assist with daily personal care, mobility, meals, and medication reminders, while maintaining client dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and respectful.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, families, and office team.
• Able to follow care plans and complete required documentation.
• Willing to complete required training and skills assessments.
• Reliable transportation to and from client assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance when driving is required for an assignment.
• Prior caregiving experience preferred but not required for every assignment.
• CNA, HHA, PCA, or similar training welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation.
• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal care needs.
• Supporting safe walking, mobility, positioning, and transfers.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating when needed.
• Providing medication reminders.
• Performing light housekeeping, laundry, and linen changes.
• Running errands and providing transportation when authorized.
• Supporting clients living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
• Observing and promptly reporting changes in a client’s condition or needs.
• Accurately documenting services and activities.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for clients.
• Following each client’s care plan and all Senior Helpers policies and procedures.

Job description

Caregiver and Personal Care Assistant

Senior Helpers of New Haven Coast

East Haven and surrounding New Haven County communities

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults while working with a team that values compassion, reliability, and respect.

Senior Helpers of New Haven Coast is hiring dependable and compassionate Caregivers and Personal Care Assistants to support seniors in their homes. Our caregivers help clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent while providing families with trusted support and peace of mind.

Why Join Senior Helpers

• Competitive pay ranging from $18 to $21 per hour, based on experience.
• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Part-time and full-time opportunities
• Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts may be available
• Paid training and ongoing caregiver education
• Thoughtful client matching based on your skills, availability, and location
• Support from a local, nurse-owned leadership team
• A respectful workplace where caregivers are supported and valued

Primary Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary according to each client’s individual care plan and may include:

• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
• Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal care needs
• Supporting safe walking, mobility, positioning, and transfers
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating when needed
• Providing medication reminders
• Performing light housekeeping, laundry, and linen changes
• Running errands and providing transportation when authorized
• Supporting clients living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia
• Observing and promptly reporting changes in a client’s condition or needs
• Accurately documenting services and activities
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for clients
• Following each client’s care plan and all Senior Helpers policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Compassionate, dependable, patient, and respectful
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, families, and the office team
• Able to follow care plans and complete required documentation
• Willing to complete required training and skills assessments
• Reliable transportation to and from client assignments
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance when driving is required for an assignment
• Prior experience in caregiving, home care, assisted living, a nursing home, or a related setting is preferred but not required for every assignment
• CNA, HHA, PCA, or similar training is welcomed

Physical Requirements

Caregivers must be able to perform the essential duties required for their assigned clients, with or without reasonable accommodation. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, performing light housekeeping, and safely assisting clients with mobility and transfers.

About Senior Helpers of New Haven Coast

Senior Helpers of New Haven Coast is an independently owned and operated franchisee of SH Franchising, LLC dba Senior Helpers®. Senior Helpers is a nationally recognized provider of in-home, non-medical care to seniors. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and improve the quality of life for our clients, their families, and our employees.

Senior Helpers of New Haven Coast is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law.

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