Home Care Professional

ANGEL CARE HOME COMPANION SERVICES; Melrose (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A home care service provider in Connecticut is seeking a Home Care Professional to deliver personalized patient care. Your responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and maintaining detailed care records. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and have graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program. Prior experience and CPR certification are also required for this role, which emphasizes building genuine relationships with patients.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year prior professional experience in a related field.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care.
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Give medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary

We are looking for a Home Care Professional to join our team! You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Give medications and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience
• CPR certification required