Personal Care Aide

All Connecticut Home Care Services; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

All Connecticut Home Care Services in Old Saybrook, CT is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Aide for a 24-hour live-in role, seven days per week, to support an elderly client at home. The position involves personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands, and companionship, with a focus on preserving dignity and independence in the client’s own home.

Ideal candidates show reliability, empathy, and strong communication; prior caregiver experience is preferred

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or home health care is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Basic housekeeping and meal preparation skills.
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to assist with lifting and other physical care tasks as needed.
• Reliable, patient, and compassionate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Provide supervision and support while encouraging the client’s independence
• Assist with social interactions and daily activities
• Prepare meals and snacks according to the client’s needs and preferences
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe living environment
• Assist with medication management and/or medication reminders as permitted by applicable regulations
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with errands, shopping, and other daily activities
• Follow all care instructions and health and safety guidelines
• Report any changes in the client’s condition or needs to the appropriate supervisor or family member

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

Personal Care Aide

Location: Old Saybrook, CT and surrounding communities

Position: 24-Hour Live-In Caregiver

Schedule: 7 days per week

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Personal Care Aide to join our team in Old Saybrook, CT, and surrounding communities. This is a 24-hour live-in position, 7 days per week, providing support and companionship to a senior client.

In this role, you will make a meaningful difference in the client’s quality of life by assisting with personal care, household tasks, meals, errands, medication reminders/assistance, and companionship. The ideal candidate is patient, respectful, compassionate, dependable, and committed to helping the client maintain dignity and independence in their own home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Provide supervision and support while encouraging the client’s independence
• Assist with social interactions and daily activities
• Prepare meals and snacks according to the client’s needs and preferences
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe living environment
• Assist with medication management and/or medication reminders as permitted by applicable regulations
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with errands, shopping, and other daily activities
• Follow all care instructions and health and safety guidelines
• Report any changes in the client’s condition or needs to the appropriate supervisor or family member

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Caregiver, Personal Care Aide, Home Health Aide, or in a similar role is preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Basic knowledge of housekeeping and meal preparation
• Ability to follow health and safety guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assist with lifting and other physical care needs as required
• Compassionate, respectful, trustworthy, and ethical
• Reliable, patient, and dependable
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and respect the client’s dignity and privacy