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Caregiver

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Old Saybrook, CTFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 5y agoChecked 3w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Old Saybrook, 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 Caregiver. The Caregiver performs personal care and patient-specific activities to assist patients with daily living. This includes helping with hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, accompanying patients on errands or appointments, and performing light housekeeping. The role also involves providing hospice supportive care, medication reminders, and assisting with exercises and blood glucose monitoring.

Key focus areas include Perform personal care and patient-specific activities, Help with patients personal hygiene care, and Assist with dressing.

Successful candidates bring Exceptional Customer Service Skills, Valid Driver's License And Reliable Transportation, and Ability To Lift Up To 25 Lbs. Important skills include Customer Service. Preferred (not required): Personal Care, Patient-Specific Activities, Assisting With Dressing, and Meal Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServicePersonal CarePatient-Specific ActivitiesAssisting With DressingMeal PreparationAccompanying Patient on ErrandsAccompanying Patient on Medical AppointmentsLight HousekeepingHospice Supportive CareMedication RemindersAssisting With Range of Motion ExercisesBlood Glucose MonitoringGait BeltsHoyer Lifts

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?

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Work close to home

  • Part time work available

  • Training and support for our caregivers

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