Personal Care Attendant (PCA, PCT, CNA, HHA. SPED) - Adult Residential

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Attendant to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support and care to clients with diverse needs, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will be responsible for assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and transportation to various activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families while being part of a comprehensive healthcare network dedicated to innovation and community service. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect moment to join a thriving organization that values your contributions.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Benefits Program

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CT Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists clients in personal care and activities.
• Documents medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Plans and transports clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Personal Care Skills

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal Care Equipment

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Personal Care Attendant.

For over 60 years, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization.

Job Summary

• Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests and daily household operations.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises, trains, and/or assists client in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual habilitation objectives.
2. Assures client's personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and in good order including wheelchair, clothing and living space. Plans, schedules and transports clients to work, appointments and community activities.
3. Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or health care professionals.
4. Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritional habits and adherence to prescribed diets.

Qualifications

Education:
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Work Experience:
• None required.

License:
• CT Driver's License required

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.