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Senior Caregiver

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Fairfield, CTFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5y agoChecked 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Fairfield, CT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Senior Caregiver. The Senior Caregiver performs personal care and patient-specific activities to assist patients with daily living activities. Responsibilities include helping with personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, accompanying patients on errands or appointments, light housekeeping, hospice supportive care, medication reminders, and assisting with prescribed exercises and blood glucose monitoring. The role also involves using lifting equipment.

Key focus areas include Help with patients personal hygiene care, Assist with dressing, and Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver's License And Reliable Transportation and Ability To Lift Up To 25 Lbs On A Daily Basis. Important skills include Personal Hygiene Care, Dressing Assistance, Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping, Hospice Supportive Care, and Medication Reminders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personal Hygiene CareDressing AssistanceMeal PreparationLight HousekeepingHospice Supportive CareMedication RemindersRange of Motion ExercisesBlood Glucose MonitoringGait BeltsHoyer LiftsExceptional Customer Service

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseReliable TransportationAbility to Lift Up to 25 LbsPrevious Experience in Home Care Industry

Full job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:

  • Help with patients personal hygiene care
  • Assist with dressing
  • Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions
  • Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
  • Perform light housekeeping activities
  • Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders
  • Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises
  • Assist with blood glucose monitoring
  • Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
  • Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus!

WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Training and support for our caregivers

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