Home Care Caregiver/Direct Care Worker

Eminence Home Care; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A compassionate home care provider in Greater Hartford County is seeking a Caregiver/Direct Care Worker to deliver top-quality care and support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a minimum of 1-2 years of experience in home care. Benefits include paid time off, 401k with employer match, and health benefits. Join our dedicated team in fostering a people-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in home care or a related field.
• Caregivers with valid driver's license encouraged.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Provide emotional support to clients and their families.
• Assist clients with maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Flexibility in schedules

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Eminence Home Care is looking for a talented Caregiver/ Direct Care Worker in the Greater Hartford County in Connecticut to join our amazing team!

As a Caregiver/ Direct Care Worker, you will provide direct care and support to clients in their homes or in a healthcare facility. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that every person receives the highest level of care possible, while having an unwavering commitment to helping clients live their best lives.

Learn more about the importance of being a caregiver and what this role means here:

Best Qualities of a Good Caregiver

Shifts available: Day Shifts, Afternoon Shifts and Evening Shifts are available for per diem, part time and up to full time work.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist clients with maintaining a safe and clean environment by providing light housekeeping tasks and laundry
• Provide nutrition and hydration to clients through meal preparation and oversight of food and water intake.
• Assist with socialization and engagement through activities in the home or out in the community with the client.
• Provide emotional support to clients and their families through respite care and companionship.

What we're looking for:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1-2 years experience in home care or a related field
• Caregivers who have flexibility in schedules to meet client demand
• State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification welcome but not required.
• CGs with Valid Drivers License are encouraged
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Compassionate and client-centered approach.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Rewards, Referral Bonuses and Employee Appreciation Parties
• 401k with Employer Match
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• LegalShield (Free Legal Advice)
• IDShield (Identity Theft Protection Plans)
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Travel Time Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
• Working Advantage (Employee Discounts)

Who are we?

Eminence Home Care, an affiliate of Ultimate Care, is a licensed home care provider located in Maryland, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Pennsylvania. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.

Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Why choose us?

At Eminence Home Care, we are dedicated to fostering a people-centric culture that is pivotal for success in the contemporary home care landscape. Our unwavering commitment begins with inspiring and empowering our employees to unleash their full potential. We actively pursue avenues to cultivate a dynamic learning environment, allowing our team members to explore and nurture their passions and talents. Our goal is to facilitate holistic growth, both personally and professionally, within the workplace and beyond. Join us on this journey of empowerment and achievement!

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!

Eminence Home Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

Eminence Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.