Home Care Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A local home care agency is looking for a Home Care Aide to provide personalized care and build relationships with patients. The role requires prior home health experience and a CPR certification. Your responsibilities will include assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining care records, and delivering medications. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, organized, and have strong communication skills, making a positive impact on patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year prior professional experience is necessary.
• CPR certification is a must.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities.
• Change bed linens, do laundry, and clean the home.
• Maintain records of patient care and progress.
• Build relationships with patients.
• Give medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or activities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits/Perks
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Salary
• 401 k

Job Summary

We are looking for a Home Care Aide 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