Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (Colchester)

Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (Colchester)

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home enables elderly and disabled individuals to achieve maximum independence, to participate in their own plan of care, and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes. Our staff of highly trained professionals treat patients holistically, considering family and living situations for the most appropriate care plan.

The Homemaker Caregiver position provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients; assistance with toileting, ambulation, etc.; providing meals for clients' nutritional needs; reporting changes in clients' condition to nurse, supervisor, or client care coordinator; performing routine housekeeping and home management duties; recording each client's care on care plan and submitting care plan in a timely manner; assisting with providing emotional support for the clients and their families; assisting with routine therapy exercises; participating in case conferences as requested; attending all required in-service education sessions; having the ability to use computer software program and smartphone for required education; representing the company in a positive and professional manner through a high level of customer service; and can think critically without direct supervision and the ability to escalate when appropriate.

Qualifications: Two years of continuous work experience; one year of previous patient care experience; specific experience as designated by work area may be required; new grad CNAs are welcome; must have a current and valid driver's license in good standing along with reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance.