Jobs · Healthcare · Connecticut

Caregiver / HHA

Optum · Naugatuck, CT · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$14–$20/hrPart-time

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provides or assists clients with activities of daily living including:bathing in bed, tub or shower, care of hair including shampoo, combing and brushing, care of teeth and mouth including denture care, nail care, filing only, skin care including pericare and applying lotion, transfer of patient from bed to chair and to wheelchair, transfer of patients on and off bedpan, commode and toilet
  • Assist client in preparing for bed, position patient in bed as directed
  • Ambulate client using cane, walker and crutches, assists with household tasks directly essential to client's personal care
  • Accompany client to medical appointments or shopping if necessary and performing other essential errands
  • Measure and record oral, rectal, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within the training limitations of the aide
  • Prepare meals as required based upon client's preferred diet, may need to feed client if required
  • Ensure a clean and safe environment within the home including safe use of equipment such as side rails, oxygen, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, etc.

Required Qualifications

  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
  • Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
  • 6+ months of home care experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Pay and Benefits

  • The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

About the Role

As the Personal Care Assistant, you will provide support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

Schedule

Flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Qualifications

  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
  • Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
  • 6+ months of home care experience

Skills

  • Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase
  • 401k contribution

Pay

  • The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $20.00 per hour based on full-time employment

Schedule

Flexible hours as required to meet identified clients' needs

Qualifications

  • Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
  • Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
  • 6+ months of home care experience

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