Direct Support Live-in Caregiver

Homewatch CareGivers is a non-medical home care agency serving individuals in their own homes throughout Hartford and Western Tolland Counties. We care deeply, we show up, and we're in it together! If you are seeking a meaningful career that makes a difference in the lives of others, are a reliable and compassionate person, and are committed to partnering with individuals in their care, we hope you will apply today.

At Homewatch CareGivers, we respect, appreciate, and invest in our caregivers. You'll love working for us! Our work environment includes:

• Care at the home of the individual receiving services. Most assignments are one-to-one (one caregiver partnering in care with one individual)
• Ongoing paid training
• Growth opportunities
• Benefits package
• Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse team of caregivers and office staff

Compensation & Benefits

• $250.00 per day
• Eligible for quarterly bonuses and incentives
• Benefits package including health insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off (vacation time, sick time), & vision and dental insurance.

Current Opening

We are seeking compassionate and responsible caregivers who have experience assisting clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each individual is unique and job responsibilities vary according to the needs of the individuals we serve. Common responsibilities include:

• Assisting with personal hygiene like bathing/showering, toileting, changing, and oral hygiene
• Transferring with or without mechanical lifts (e.g., Hoyer lift, Sara lift)
• Homemaking duties: meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, etc.
• Companionship
• Transportation
• Monitoring & documentation
• Other non-medical home care duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Age 18 years or older (age 21 or older if providing transportation)
• Valid PMT training (must be current, not expired)
• Valid CPR training (must be current, not expired)
• Able to legally work in the United States
• Satisfactory results of a national criminal background check and drug test
• Verifiable references
• Reliable transportation and backup transportation
• Comfortable using a mechanical lift and able to safely operate one

The ideal candidate will also possess the following characteristics:

• Ability, willingness, and experience partnering with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to complete their care needs including assisting with hands-on care
• Dependable - able to commit to your scheduled shifts and reliably get to and from your assignment
• Compassionate, flexible, and able to work with many differing abilities in a positive manner
• Openness to feedback and learning new approaches and techniques
• Professional and trustworthy
• Able to work independently
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle that is in good condition

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance