Caregiver (Colchester)

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare network in Connecticut is seeking a Homemaker Caregiver to provide essential care to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes. This role involves personal hygiene support, meal preparation, and reporting to medical staff. Candidates are encouraged to apply, especially new graduates with a CNA certification. Join us at Hartford HealthCare, where every moment matters in making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years of continuous work experience.
• One year of previous patient care experience preferred.
• Current valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygiene and grooming care to clients.
• Assisting with toileting, ambulation, and meal preparation.
• Record client care on care plan and provide emotional support.

Skills

Patient care experience

Customer service

Critical thinking

Job description

Location Detail: 1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181)

Shift Detail: These hourly cases range anywhere from 4- 12 hours at any time in the day, evening or night.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Independenceat Homeenables elderly & disabled individuals to achieve maximum independence, to participate in their own plan of care, and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes. Our staff of highly trained professionals treat patients holistically, considering family and living situations for the most appropriate care plan.

The Homemaker Caregiver position provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients; Assistance with toileting, ambulation, etc.; Providing meals for clients' nutritional needs; Reporting changes in clients' condition to nurse, supervisor, or client care coordinator; Performing routine housekeeping and home management duties; Recording each client's care on care plan and submitting care plan in a timely manner; Assisting with providing emotional support for the clients and their families; Assisting with routinetherapy exercises; Participating in case conferences as requested; Attends all required in-service education sessions; Has the ability to use computer software program and smart phone for required education; Represents the company in a positive and professional manner through a high level of customer service; Can think critically without direct supervision and the ability to escalate when appropriate.

Qualifications

Twoyears of continuous work experience

·One year of previous patient care experience; specific experience as designated by work area may be required

·New Grad CNA's are welcome

·Must have a current and valid Driver’s License in good standing along with reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.