Job Description
Part-Time and Full-Time positions, looking for Caregivers HHA CNA PCA to work with clients in their homes. Day shifts and evening shifts are available. Some 24/7 care. We do all areas of CT. We provide on-call pay and bonuses. We provide training with Certificates.
Home Health Aide Duties and Responsibilities
Work in client homes to provide routine personalized care under the supervision of a registered nurse
Monitor the patient's health and maintain up-to-date records of the patient's physical and mental condition
Discuss patient progress with the case manager or supervisor; adjust patient care plan as needed
Provide routine basic care: administer medication, dress and bandage wounds, check the patient's pulse, temperature, and oxygen levels
Direct the patient in prescribed exercises
Assist the patient with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
Help the patient in and out of bed, the bathroom, chairs and wheelchairs, and cars
Perform simple housekeeping tasks: change bed linens, do laundry, tidy rooms
Handle chores like grocery shopping and food preparation
Make efforts to keep the patient engaged mentally through conversation, games, and other forms of entertainment
Accompany the patient to doctor visits and other outings; assist with or provide transportation
Home Health Aide Requirements and Qualifications
Must have a car and license
Preference will be given to candidates with certification from a recognized home health aide program or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in health administration, medical assisting, nursing, psychology, or a related field
Comfortable providing medical care in close physical proximity to patients
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Empathy for the hardship experienced by the patient and the patient's family
Ability to maintain composure with patients who present challenging behavior