Overnight & Live-In Home Health Aide — Flexible Shifts

Executive Home Care of Stratford; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Employee Recognition

Safety Gear Provided

Referral Incentives

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Stamford is seeking dedicated Home Health Aides to provide personal care to patients in their homes. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and preferably have a high school diploma or equivalent. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining communication with supervisors, and documenting patient care effectively. Join a supportive team focused on making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients coping with medical conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program with an active CNA certificate.
• Physically able to perform assigned duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect personal care to the patient in the home setting.
• Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.

Skills

Strong and effective communication skills

Ability to handle body fluids and hazardous waste

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation: Earn competitive hourly wages.
• Flexible Scheduling: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Access health insurance options.
• Continuous Development: Engage in ongoing training and professional growth.
• Employee Recognition: Acknowledgment through recognition programs.
• Supportive Work Environment: Thrive in a collaborative workplace.
• Varied Shifts: Opportunities spanning from 4 to 12 hours.
• Customized Hours: Tailor your schedule with flexible working hours.
• Safety Gear Provided: Ensure protection with provided PPE.
• Referral Incentives: Benefit from referral bonuses.
• Consistent Assignments: Build enduring client relationships through ongoing shifts.
• Meaningful Impact: Make a significant difference in the lives of individuals coping with medical conditions and age-related challenges.
• Male Caregivers are encouraged to apply

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program preferred and have an active CNA certificate
• Physically able to perform assigned duties safely, including handling body fluids and hazardous waste.
• Strong and effective communication skills with patients and staff.
• Must meet all required personnel qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides direct and indirect personal care to the patient in the home setting under the direction of a registered nurse
• Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.
• Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.
• Follows written assignment to deliver patient services developed by an appropriate health care professional. (RN)
• Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
• Observes the patient for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
• Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adheres to the role of the Home Health Aide in the home setting as defined in state regulation.

The home health aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a patient, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheostomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.