Home Care Caregiver/Direct Care Worker

Eminence Home Care; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Caregiver/Direct Care Worker, where you'll provide essential support to clients in their homes. This role is vital for enhancing the quality of life for those you care for, ensuring they receive the highest level of care. With flexible shifts available, you can balance work and personal life while making a meaningful impact. The company fosters a supportive environment focused on employee growth and well-being, offering various benefits including paid time off and health insurance. If you are dedicated to helping others and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Time Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Rewards and Referral Bonuses

LegalShield (Free Legal Advice)

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in home care or a related field.
• State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities like bathing and grooming.
• Provide emotional support to clients and their families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

4 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Eminence Home Care is looking for a talented Caregiver/ Direct Care Worker 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.

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