Caregiver – Greenwich, CT

A Place at Home Fairfield South; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A Place At Home - Fairfield South is seeking a compassionate caregiver to support clients in Greenwich, CT. The role focuses on companionship, personal care, and helping clients remain independent while following individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring changes, providing non-medical medication reminders, meal assistance, light housekeeping, and accompaniment to appointments. Equal opportunity employer and commitment to client dignity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong compassion and empathy in supporting clients and families during sensitive times.
• Ability to provide gentle personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Good communication skills for interacting with families, clients, and the care team.
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in client condition to supervisor.
• Provide non-medical medication reminders per care plan.
• Prepare light meals and assist with feeding.
• Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe home.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Accompany client to errands and appointments.
• Document care and communicate with care team.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Dignity & Respect

Emotional resilience

Mobility assistance

Driver's license

Education

CNA/HHA preferred

Job description

Position Overview

A Place At Home - Fairfield South is seeking a compassionate and dependable caregiver to support clients in Greenwich, CT. Caregivers in this role help maintain a clean, comfortable, and supportive environment while respecting the unique needs and wishes of each client and family. This position focuses on providing companionship, personal support, and assistance in recovery, helping clients maintain independence and follow their personalized care plans.

Essential Functions

• Monitor and promptly report any changes in the client's physical or mental condition to the supervisor.
• Provide medication reminders per the care plan (non-medical).
• Prepare light meals and snacks according to dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including laundry and organization, to ensure a safe, clean home environment.
• Offer companionship, emotional reassurance, and supportive conversation.
• Accompany the client on errands and appointments.
• Document all care provided and communicate with the care team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Always respect and protect client dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong compassion and empathy in supporting clients and families during sensitive times.
• Ability to provide gentle personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Good communication skills for interacting with families, clients, and the care team.
• Emotional resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of safe mobility and transfer techniques preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Education & Experience

• CNA, HHA, or equivalent caregiving experience preferred.
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and TB test (or willingness to obtain).
• Successful completion of background and drug screening (with random checks as applicable).
• Physically capable of performing required duties, including safe lifting and assisting with mobility.

Characteristics

Attentive and safety-conscious, patient and supportive, compassionate and reassuring, dependable and detail-oriented, flexible and adaptable.

NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

A Place At Home - Fairfield South is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.