Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant

ONE PATIENT AT A TIME OPAAT COMPANI

Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant

Middletown, CT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Free uniforms

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Careers Advancement

    Job Summary

    We are looking for a Home Health Aide to join our team! You will directly work with clients, following a one-on-one care plan in clients homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets client's needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health, respite and Dementia care experience is a plus. We are especially looking to hire in the following cities/towns: Colchester, East Hampton, Deep River, Old Saybrook, Clinton, Madison, Waterbury, Naugatuck, Wallingford.

    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, assisting with meals, medication reminder, changing bed linens, doing laundry, light housekeeping, assisting with personal care and accompanying to the grocery store

    Compiling daily notes, observing clients condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the Agency and family

    Build relationships with clients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert

    Transport to medical appointments and errands

    Engage patients in exercises or other activities

    Qualifications

    Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

    High School Diploma or GED

    Three years prior professional experience

    Valid driver’s license required

    Personal vehicle with current registration and insurance

    Able to use personal vehicle to transport clients