Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Training and on-going skill development
• Recognition for Excellent performance

Job Summary

OPAAT Home Care is seeking high‑quality, reliable caregivers who take pride in showing up, communicating clearly, and delivering exceptional care. As a Home Health Aide/Personal Care Assistant, you will work one‑on‑one with clients in their homes, following individualized care plans and supporting them with dignity and compassion.
To succeed in this role, your own reliable vehicle is required. You must be consistently punctual and demonstrate strong judgment in the home. You bring a big heart, a professional mindset, and the ability to build genuine relationships with the clients you serve.
We value caregivers who are detail‑oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining a safe, healthy environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Prior experience in home care, respite, or dementia care is a plus, but we are willing to train the right dependable individual.

We are actively hiring in: Avon, Colchester, East Hampton, Waterbury, Meriden, Rocky Hill, Cromwell, Wallingford, Middletown, Manchester, Northford, Southington, Newington Durham, New Britain, Farmington, North Haven and Berlin.

Responsibilities 

• Assist clients with daily activities such transferring in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for clients by, assisting with meal preparation and cooking, medication reminder, changing bed linens, doing laundry, light housekeeping, assisting with personal care and accompanying to the grocery store and medical appointments
• Compiling daily notes, observing client's condition, their progress, or health challenges and report observations to the Agency and client's family.
• Build healthy relationships with clients by engaging in conversation and providing attentive companionship. 
• Transport to medical appointments, errands and social events.
• Engage clients in exercises and other activities of their choice.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma, GED and some college.
• Three years prior professional experience in the required field
• Valid driver’s license
• Personal vehicle with current registration and insurance 
• Able to use personal vehicle to transport clients (mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle)