Village Care Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule: - 2nd shift, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and every other weekend : 3pm to 11pm

Join a mission‑driven organization where your work truly matters.

New Horizons, Inc. is a well‑established nonprofit located in Unionville, Connecticut, dedicated to helping adults with disabilities thrive in their own independent living communities. We provide a comprehensive continuum of services, including barrier‑free housing paired with thoughtful, individualized support, designed to promote independence, dignity, and opportunity.

Beyond housing, New Horizons, Inc. proudly operates Sunshine Wheels, a social enterprise transportation program serving individuals throughout the Farmington Valley and beyond—helping people stay connected to their communities, workplaces, and essential services. With strong fiscal management and proven program models, New Horizons is both a stable and forward‑thinking organization.

When you join New Horizons, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a compassionate team united by purpose. Here, your skills and dedication directly improve lives, strengthen our community, and create meaningful, lasting impact.

BENEFITS INTRODUCTION

Why You’ll Love Working at New Horizons, Inc.

At New Horizons, Inc., we believe taking care of our employees is essential to doing great work. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being—both at work and at home.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for added peace of mind
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a generous 6% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support when you need it
• Access to optional benefits, including:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services
  • Pet Insurance
  • MellaHealth Therapy
  • Credit Counseling
• Time off that helps you recharge:
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Personal Time
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
• Paid 30min break every shift

At New Horizons, Inc., we’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive—professionally and personally

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Providing essential personal care assistance to tenants with physical disabilities in the absence of their PCA and in cases of unanticipated needs or emergencies.
• Recordkeeping for all calls that are responded to.
• Carrying out facility emergency procedures, as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in the VCA office area as well as throughout the facility and its premises.
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.

EDUCATION:

• CNA or HHA preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with responsible care-giving skills in Human Services Field.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained within first 6 months of employment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to keep tenant information confidential at all times.
• Team oriented with good communication skills.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult tenants.
• Must be able to push, pull, and do heavy lifting without restrictions up to 51 pounds.
• Must have working knowledge of hoist equipment.

EEO STATEMENT:

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.