CNA/HHA/Caregiver

Comfort Keepers; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Comfort Keepers is seeking compassionate caregivers in Cheshire, Connecticut to provide in-home health care for seniors. Responsibilities include companionship, assistance with daily living activities, and ensuring safe environments. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. Preferred candidates should have PCA, HHA, or CNA licenses, and open availability is strongly preferred. Begin a rewarding career today and help enhance the quality of life for those in need.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Submit to Criminal Background Investigation and Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional reassurance.
• Assist with daily activities like dressing and grooming.
• Transport clients to appointments.

Skills

Companionship

Daily activities support

Effective communication

Personal care assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

At Comfort Keepers, you will spend your days providing joy, friendship and at-home health care services to seniors and other adults in need of some extra help. As a caregiver, you will allow a senior the familiarity and comfort of staying in their own home without compromising their medical and non-medical care. In addition to maintaining a senior’s health and well being, you will work to provide positive experiences that enhance the quality of his or her life. Companionship care and personal care opportunities available. Competitive rates!

Caregiver Responsibilities

• Provides companionship to those individuals conversation and emotional reassurance.
• Provides friendly assistance to assure a safe, protected, and orderly environment.
• Supports with daily activities including but not limited to: dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, medication reminders, running errands, laundry and light housekeeping.
• Provides transportation to doctor’s appointments, beauty shops, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers.
• Perform duties as assigned on the care service plan.
• Personal Care duties (case and skill dependent): Assisting the client with activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Submit to Criminal Background Investigation, Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
• Submit to Pre-Employment Drug Screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• PCA, HHA, and CNA license or at least one year of professional care giving experience.
• Open availability strongly preferred.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols

• Our staff is trained in infectious disease control.
• Our caregivers will not care for those who exhibit signs of or have been tested positive for the virus as a safekeeping measure for themselves and for their other clients and families.
• Our caregivers have an established protocol to stay home if they are ill with any sickness so as to not infect any of our clients or their family members.
• Our staff follows hygiene procedures directed by the CDC, including vigorous and frequent hand washing with soap and water, use of sanitizing gels (with 70% alcohol level or higher), use of disinfectant wipes to frequently wipe down surfaces, proper coughing and sneezing techniques, disposal of any items that may have virus or bacteria, and much more.
• If any of our staff or their clients should show signs of COVID-19, we will report, isolate and quarantine, as necessary, abiding by national and local guidelines.

Start your rewarding Caregiver career today. Apply now!

Comfort Keepers of Wallingford, Ct serves- Hamden, North Haven, Cheshire, Wallingford, Meriden and Southington.