Home Health Aide

Western CT Home Care Inc; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Western CT Home Care Inc. is seeking a Home Health Aide (CNA) to assist clients in their homes with daily living activities and basic homemaking tasks. You will work under the supervision of licensed professionals and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, feeding, and maintaining a clean living environment. A valid CNA certification, reliable transportation, and a minimum of six months of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of relevant home health care experience.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with patient care activities as directed on the care plan.
• Independently assists with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal prep/feeding and basic homemaking.

Skills

Patient care

ADL assistance

Meal preparation

Household tasks

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Summary:

Provides assistance with patient care activities as directed on the patient home health aide care plan and under the direction of the registered licensed professional staff. Independently assists the patient with activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation/cooking and/or feeding and provides basic homemaking and laundry assistance for the patient in the home.

Other Information:

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Able to competently take temperatures, heart rates/pulses, respiratory rates and identify changes in patient condition.

Minimum of six months job related experience.

Current valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and access to a good working vehicle are required.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Credentials:CNA,DRIVER LIC

Company: Western CT Home Care Inc

Org Unit: 605

Department: Home Health Aide

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $17.00 - $31.36 Hourly