Flexible Care Attendant for Special Needs - PCA/CNA/HHA

Hartford HealthCare; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Education and training

Benefits package

Wellness programs

401K with company match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare, through St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) in Stratford, CT, is seeking staff to provide direct care and support to clients with complex medical needs within a community-focused setting.

You will participate in person-centered plans, assist with daily activities, plan transportation, and contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive living environment. CT Driver's License is required, and opportunity for growth within the Hartford HealthCare network is highlighted.

Qualifications

• CT Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests and daily household operations.
• Supervises, trains, and/or assists client in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual habilitation objectives.
• Assures client's personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and in good order including wheel chair, clothing and living space. Plans, schedules and transports clients to work, appointments and community activities.
• Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or health care professionals.
• Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritional habits and adherence to prescribed diets.

Skills

Direct care

Transportation

Documentation

Meal preparation

Job description

Hartford HealthCare, through St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) in Stratford, CT, is seeking staff to provide direct care and support to clients with complex medical needs within a community-focused setting.

You will participate in person-centered plans, assist with daily activities, plan transportation, and contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive living environment. CT Driver's License is required, and opportunity for growth within the Hartford HealthCare network is highlighted.