Caregiver​/CNA​/PCA​/HHA

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$16.94/hr - $18.00/hr

At Comfort Keepers, you will spend your days providing joy, friendship and at‑home health care services to seniors and other adults in need of some extra help. As a caregiver, you will allow a senior the familiarity and comfort of staying in their own home without compromising their medical and non‑medical care. In addition to maintaining a senior’s health and wellbeing, you will work to provide positive experiences that enhance the quality of his or her life.

Companionship care and personal care opportunities available. Competitive rates! Flexible schedule! Amazing team!

• Provides companionship to individuals through conversation and emotional reassurance.
• Provides friendly assistance to assure a safe, protected, and orderly environment.
• Supports with daily activities including, but not limited to: dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, medication reminders, running errands, laundry, and light housekeeping.
• Provides transportation to doctor’s appointments and other appointments.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co‑workers.
• Performs duties as assigned on the care service plan.
• Personal care duties (case and skill dependent):
  Assisting the client with activities of daily living by providing any of the Comfort Keepers approved personal care activities including, but not limited to: bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, oral hygiene, and/or ambulation.

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License, Automobile Insurance, and reliable vehicle.
• Submission to Criminal Background Investigation and Motor Vehicle Driving Record.
• Submission to Pre‑Employment Drug Screening.

• PCA, HHA, and CNA license or at least one year of professional caregiving experience.
• Open availability strongly preferred.

• Staff is trained in infectious disease control.
• Caregivers will not care for those who exhibit signs of or have been tested positive for the virus to protect themselves and other clients and families.
• Caregivers have an established protocol to stay home if ill to avoid infecting clients or their family members.
• Staff follows hygiene procedures directed by the CDC, including vigorous and frequent handwashing with soap and water, use of sanitizing gels (70% alcohol or higher), disinfectant wipes to frequently wipe down surfaces, proper coughing and sneezing techniques, disposal of any items that may contain virus or bacteria, and more.
• If any staff or clients should show signs of COVID‑19, we will report, isolate, and quarantine as necessary, abiding by national and local guidelines.

Start your rewarding caregiver career today. Apply now!

Comfort Keepers of New London serves New London, East Lyme, Mashantucket, Ledyard, Groton, Mystic, Niantic, Oakdale, Old Lyme, Stonington, Uncasville, Waterford, Centerbrook, Deep River, Salem, Durham, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, Higganum, Ivorton, Middlefeild, Middletown, Moodus, Old Saybrook. This position may require travel to one or more of these areas.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time Job function:
Health Care Provider Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care.