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

Executive Home Care of Stratford; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 22,523 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A local home care agency in Stratford seeks a dedicated home health aide to provide direct and indirect personal care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma and the ability to effectively communicate with patients and staff. Responsibilities include maintaining effective communication about patients' conditions, following care plans, and observing changes in patients. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible scheduling, making a meaningful impact in the lives of clients coping with medical challenges.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Car preferred.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties safely.
• Adequate health status for performing duties.
• Ability to safely handle body fluids.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect personal care to the patient.
• Utilizes safety measures in care provision.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
• Observes patient for changes and reports to supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to handle body fluids

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation: $16.35-$18.00 based on experience.
• Flexible Scheduling: Agency requires four-twelve hour commitments .
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access health insurance options.
• Continuous Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional growth..
• Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative workplace.
• Referral Incentives: Benefit from referral bonuses.
• Consistent Assignments: Build enduring client relationships through ongoing shifts.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals coping with medical conditions and age-related challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Car preferred.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties safely, including handling body fluids and hazardous waste.
• Adequate health status to perform described duties.
• Ability to safely handle body fluids and hazardous waste products.
• 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.
• Follows written assignment to deliver patient services developed by an appropriate health care professional.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to the role of the Certified Nurses 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.