West Haven | Entry Level Home Caregivers | Brain Injury Home Support Services

ABI RESOURCES; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Steady scheduling

Supportive team environment

Job summary

ABI RESOURCES in West Haven, Connecticut is seeking a compassionate Home Care and Community Life Advocate. In this role, you will assist people with brain injuries and disabilities to live independently at home. Key responsibilities include providing daily living assistance, supporting clients at appointments, and ensuring safety and wellness. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to making a difference. Join a respected team that values your voice and offers training and support.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Your own car, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and keep excellent records.
• Background check and reference.
• Drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Help clients live safely and independently.
• Support personal care and household needs.
• Join clients at medical visits.
• Document services accurately.

Skills

Clear communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join ABI Resources. Become an ABI Home Care and Community Life Advocate. Are you ready to do work that matters every single day? Do you want a team that treats you with respect and listens to you? Do you want a purpose you can be proud of? ABI Resources is hiring. We help people with brain injuries and disabilities live safer and more independent lives at home across Connecticut. You do not need a fancy degree. If you are kind, dependable, and ready to serve, you are exactly who we want on our team.

What you will do

• Help people live safely and independently at home
• Be a steady support and a positive presence
• Assist with daily tasks such as meals, rides, light cleaning, and companionship
• Join clients at appointments and community activities
• Document services with clarity and accuracy using simple tools
• Work in your local area

What you will get

• Reliable, steady scheduling with weekday and weekend options
• A real team that listens and values your voice
• Paid training and ongoing support to help you grow
• The chance to proudly call yourself an ABI Life Advocate

What you need to bring

• Age 18 or older
• Your own car, a valid driver license, and proof of insurance
• A strong sense of responsibility and a kind heart
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and keep excellent records
• Clear communication and relationship skills that build trust
• Background check and reference
• Drug screening

Roles and responsibilities

• Comprehensive support – Help clients with daily living, safety, and independence
• Professional friendship – Build healthy, respectful relationships with strong boundaries
• Daily living assistance – Support personal care and household needs with dignity
• Health and wellness – Join clients at medical visits, encourage healthy habits, and support social connection
• Organization and documentation – Plan the day, follow the care plan, and record visits with accuracy

Who thrives here

• People who keep their word and show up on time
• People who can organize a day, follow a plan, and adapt in the moment
• People who listen deeply, speak clearly, and build trust with families and teams
• People who take pride in consistent action and results

Important fit check

This role requires a dependable personal vehicle every day. If you do not have a car, a current license, and insurance, this role is not a match. If you prefer to coast, arrive late, or avoid responsibility, this will not be a fit. We honor teammates who take ownership and deliver for the people we serve.

Training and Support

No Experience Required. We Provide Training And Mentor Support.

To join ABI Resources

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of disability support experience is helpful but not required
• Valid driver license and insurance
• Background check and personal or professional reference
• Drug screening
• A steady commitment to make a real difference

Where we work

We serve people in more than one hundred fifty towns across Connecticut, from Bridgeport to Hartford, Waterbury to New London, Stamford to Manchester, and many communities in between. If you live in Connecticut, we likely have clients near you.

Equal opportunity

ABI Resources welcomes team members of every race, age, religion, gender, ability, and background. We believe every person deserves dignity and respect, including our team and the families we serve.

Locations We Serve

Andover, 06232; Ansonia, 06401; Ashford, 06278; Avon, 06001; Barkhamsted, 06063; Beacon Falls, 06403; Berlin, 06037; Bethany, 06524; Bethel, 06801; Bethlehem, 06751; Bloomfield, 06002; Bolton, 06043; Bozrah, 06334; Branford, 06405; Bridgeport, 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 06608, 06610; Bridgewater, 06752; Bristol, 06010; Brookfield, 06804; Brooklyn, 06234; Burlington, 06013; Canaan, 06018; Canterbury, 06331; Canton, 06019; Chaplin, 06235; Cheshire, 06410; Chester, 06412; Clinton, 06413; Colchester, 06415; Colebrook, 06021; Columbia, 06237; Cornwall, 06753; Coventry, 06238; Cromwell, 06416; Danbury, 06810, 06811; Darien, 06820; Deep River, 06417; Derby, 06418; Durham, 06422; Eastford, 06242; East Granby, 06026; East Haddam, 06423; East Hampton, 06424; East Hartford, 06108, 06118; East Haven, 06512; East Lyme, 06333; Easton, 06612; East Windsor, 06088; Ellington, 06029; Enfield, 06082; Essex, 06426; Fairfield, 06824, 06825; Farmington, 06032; Franklin, 06254; Glastonbury, 06033; Goshen, 06756; Granby, 06035; Greenwich, 06830, 06831; Griswold, 06351; Groton, 06340; Guilford, 06437; Haddam, 06438; Hamden, 06514, 06517, 06518; Hampton, 06247; Hartford, 06103, 06105, 06106, 06112, 06114, 06120; Hartland, 06027; Harwinton, 06791; Hebron, 06248; Kent, 06757; Killingly, 06239; Killingworth, 06419; Lebanon, 06249; Ledyard, 06339; Lisbon, 06351; Litchfield, 06759; Lyme, 06371; Madison, 06443; Manchester, 06040, 06042; Mansfield, 06250; Marlborough, 06447; Meriden, 06450, 06451; Middlebury, 06762; Middlefield, 06455; Middletown, 06457; Milford, 06460, 06461; Monroe, 06468; Montville, 06353; Morris, 06763; Naugatuck, 06770; New Britain, 06051, 06053; New Canaan, 06840; New Fairfield, 06812; New Hartford, 06057; New Haven, 06510, 06511, 06513; Newington, 06111; New London, 06320; New Milford, 06776; Newtown, 06470; Norfolk, 06058; North Branford, 06471; North Canaan, 06018; North Haven, 06473; North Stonington, 06359; Norwalk, 06850, 06851, 06853, 06854, 06855; Norwich, 06360; Old Lyme, 06371; Old Saybrook, 06475; Orange, 06477; Oxford, 06478; Plainfield, 06374; Plainville, 06062; Plymouth, 06782; Pomfret, 06258; Portland, 06480; Preston, 06365; Prospect, 06712; Putnam, 06260; Redding, 06896; Ridgefield, 06877; Rocky Hill, 06067; Roxbury, 06783; Salem, 06420; Salisbury, 06068; Scotland, 06264; Seymour, 06483; Sharon, 06069; Shelton, 06484; Sherman, 06784; Simsbury, 06070; Somers, 06071; Southbury, 06488; Southington, 06489; South Windsor, 06074; Sprague, 06330; Stafford, 06076; Stamford, 06901, 06902, 06903; Sterling, 06377; Stonington, 06378; Stratford, 06614, 06615; Suffield, 06078; Thomaston, 06787; Thompson, 06277; Tolland, 06084; Torrington, 06790; Trumbull, 06611; Union, 06076; Vernon, 06066; Voluntown, 06384; Wallingford, 06492; Warren, 06754; Washington, 06793; Waterbury, 06702, 06704, 06705, 06706, 06708; Waterford, 06385; Watertown, 06795; Westbrook, 06498; West Hartford, 06107, 06110, 06117, 06119; West Haven, 06516; Weston, 06883; Westport, 06880; Wethersfield, 06109; Willington, 06279; Wilton, 06897; Winchester, 06098; Windham, 06226; Windsor, 06095; Windsor Locks, 06096; Wolcott, 06716; Woodbridge, 06525; Woodbury, 06798; Woodstock, 06281.

Join us today

If you are looking for more than a paycheck and want meaning, stability, growth, and belonging, we invite you to apply. You are not just an employee. You are an ABI Life Advocate. You belong with us.