Home Health Aide

Affirmedhomecare; Connecticut; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homecare organization in Connecticut is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Caregiver. This role involves providing essential physical and emotional support to clients in need, ensuring a dignified and respectful care environment. Responsibilities include home assistance, companionship, and managing personal living needs. Candidates must possess a home health aide certificate and show empathy towards clients.

Qualifications

• Home health aide certificate or CNA Certification is required.
• Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide light housekeeping, personal assistance, and companionship.
• Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Education

Home health aide certificate

CNA Certification

Job description

Affirmed Homecare is looking for a Caregiver to join our team. The Caregiver is responsible for the physical care and emotional support of our clients who may no longer be able to take care of themselves due to illness, injury, surgery, or disability.

The ideal candidate must be able to care for our clients and their property with dignity, patience, compassion, and respect. This person will encourage and remain empathetic to the clients at all times.

Responsibilities:

1. Home assistance – Provide light housekeeping, run errands or provide transportation if needed. Accompany clients to appointments and assist with medications. Prepare meals, purchase food, and provide personal assistance with general living needs. Personal services could include toileting, bathing, feeding, and grooming. Provide any financial aid if needed such as balancing checkbooks, going to the bank, or helping the client to pay their bills.
2. Companionship – Provide companionship and conversation by stimulating, encouraging, and assisting an individual.

Requirements:

1. Home health aide certificate or CNA Cert.
2. Must be able to complete a Criminal Background report.
3. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
4. Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods.

About Affirmed Homecare:

Affirmed Homecare is an elderly homecare organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of our clients by delivering personalized care specific to client needs, wants, and preferences. Our goal is to provide exceptional client-centered care with a quality caregiving team willing to partner with our clients to achieve excellent outcomes.