Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (Hamden)
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Hartford HealthCare is hiring a Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (Hamden). The Caregiver provides in‑home personal care for elderly and disabled clients, handling hygiene, meals, mobility, housekeeping, emotional support, and therapy assistance while documenting care plans, reporting changes, and participating in education and case conferences. The role requires critical thinking, reliable transportation, and professional customer service within Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home.
Key focus areas include Provide personal hygiene and grooming care to clients, Assist with toileting, ambulation, and related activities, and Prepare and provide meals meeting clients' nutritional needs.
Important skills include Personal Hygiene Care, Toileting Assistance, Ambulation Assistance, Meal Preparation, Condition Reporting, and Routine Housekeeping.
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Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we 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 & 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 · Attends all required in-service education sessions · Has the ability to use computer software program and smart phone for required education · Represents the company in a positive and professional manner through a high level of customer service · Can think critically without direct supervision and the ability to escalate when appropriate. Hourly Caregivers must have a driver's license and car with auto insurance One year of previous personal care experience at a facility or agency Two years of continuous work experience New Grad CNA's are welcome Caregivers must be comfortable driving within 30 minutes of where they live for cases. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is* your moment.* Job: *Senior Health Services / Home Care Organization: *Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home Title: Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (Hamden) Location: Connecticut-Wethersfield-1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181) Requisition ID: 26162542
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