Schedule: Must be available to work on Monday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm.
Pay Rate: $21 per hour
Job Description
Collaborative Home Care is currently seeking a compassionate and reliable caregiver who embodies a CAN-DO attitude to help an elderly woman living with dementia. The ideal candidate will possess a positive, proactive attitude along with extensive dementia experience and compassion to assist elderly clients. The client needs supervision for safety, help with personal care, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The client needs to be driven to doctor's appointments and errands so a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Mileage reimbursement will be provided for the use of your vehicle.
The Care Plan Includes
Extensive Dementia experience
Supervision for client's safety
Helping client with personal care such as showering and dressing, assist in using the toilet
Assistance with mobility support
Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Occasional driving trips to doctor appointments and errands
Medication reminders
Mileage reimbursement
Benefits
Competitive Pay: $21 per hour
1.5X Overtime Pay
Direct Deposit and Weekly Pay
Retirement Savings Program
Paid Training To Foster Your Professional Growth
Flexible Hours to Work Around Your Schedule
Local Work Near Your Home
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Qualifications
A love for the senior community
Has an extensive dementia experience
A compassionate and upbeat attitude
Strong commitment to reliability and dependability
Self-directed, with the ability to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
Dedication to professional development
A minimum of 1-year experience in caregiving for seniors
Ability to lift 30-50 pounds
Possess a current valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, Auto Insurance and a reliable and well-maintained car
Possess a current State ID and a valid second form of ID, such as a Social Security Card, Passport or Birth Certificate
Eligible to work in the United States for any employer
Pass a background check and drug testing per company standard
Responsibilities And Duties
Our Caregivers are responsible for providing hands-on, non-medical, quality care to clients of Collaborative Home Care.
Providing care based on the plan of care for their clients, which includes activities of daily living such as personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, medication reminders)
Companion care (e.g. conversation, hobbies and activities, shopping, driving to appointments).
Caregivers must be able to work with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for the maintenance of a professional relationship with the client in accordance with Collaborative Home Care policies and standards.
Establish and maintain effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
Perform other duties as assigned on the personal care service plan.
Collaborative Home Care takes pride in the professional development and training of our Caregivers. We offer a robust training program to those Caregivers interested in furthering their professional development within the Home Care industry. We are a rapidly growing, home care agency serving Fairfield and New Haven County, CT, that specializes in delivering respect, dignity, and peace of mind to seniors and their families. If you have a passion for helping others and want to work for a company that encourages open communication and will support your professional growth, we would love to meet you!
Your job is to provide Best-in-Class service to our clients. Our job is to care for you.
Our Caregivers love working at Collaborative Home Care! Based on surveys from a national home care satisfaction company:
97.5% recommend others to work here
98.2% liked the training they received
96.7% appreciate the recognition they receive for their hard work
97.3% appreciate the support they receive from our office staff
98.2% liked the matches they were given with clients
Come join our team of dedicated and caring professionals!
Learn more at: www.CollaborativeHomeCare.com/Careers/
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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