Live In Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (24/7) State Wide

Live In Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (24/7) State Wide

Primary Location: Connecticut-Wethersfield-1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181)

Organization: Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home

Job Description

Client Care

Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients

Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties

Plans and prepares meals for clients' nutritional needs

Performs laundry, shopping, and errands for client

Assists with routine therapy exercises

Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments

Provides client socialization and companionship

Observation and maintenance of a safe home environment

Follows universal precautions

Provides round the clock care over an extended period of time to develop report and support the client's needs

Communication and Responsibilities

Reports changes in clients' condition to the supervisor

Exhibits effective interpersonal skills interacting with clients, family members and other staff

Completes and documents tasks in journal as assigned in the care plan

Consistently utilizes the scheduling software application for timekeeping, documenting and communication with office

Periodically reviews company email for policy updates and communication from supervisors

Follows all policies and procedures including minimum work requirement of 8 hours per month

Attends all mandatory in-services and scheduled office appointments

Additional requirements may include:

Acts as preceptor for newly hired employees

Participates in family meetings as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Driver's license and car with auto insurance preferred

One year of personal care experience at an agency or facility

Two years of continuous work experience

All applicants must live in CT.