Executive Home Care- RELIABLE HOURLY/LIVE-IN CAREGIVERS NEEDED

Executive Home Care of Stratford; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Home Health Aides. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential personal care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to build a career that will always be in demand. You will be responsible for maintaining effective communication with supervisors and documenting care provided, while adhering to safety measures and confidentiality protocols. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Help or transport service

Signing bonus

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program is preferred.
• Must demonstrate competency and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to patients in home settings.
• Maintains communication with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.

Skills

Effective communication

Competency in personal care

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Education

High School diploma

Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Help or transport service
• Signing bonus

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation
• A Dynamic Work Environment
• Opportunities to Build a Career That Will Always be in Demand

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• Must demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation.
• Adequate health status to perform described duties.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff.
• Must meet personnel qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides direct and indirect personal care to the patient in the home setting.
• Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.
• Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
• Removes patient's medication container from the storage area; prepares necessary items, i.e. juice, water, cups, spoons, etc.; to assist the patient.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, agency, and employee matters.
• Adheres to all Agency policies.
• Recognize emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to the role of the Home Health Aide in the home setting as defined in state regulation.

The home health aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a patient, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheostomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.