In Home Caregiver

Summary

We are hiring PCA/Home Health Aides/Caregivers to work one-on-one with our in-home patients in Griswold, CT and surrounding areas.

• 1:1 Patient Care
• Life-Friendly Scheduling
• Starting pay rate: $16.35 per hour

At Almost Family, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As CNAs, Aides & Caregivers, you can expect:

• Opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages.
• Flexibility for true work-life balance.
• Career mobility and growth opportunities.

If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you!

Job Summary

The Person al Care Services Aide is a person who provides support, assistance with personal hygiene and household functions for an individual to be able to remain in their own home.

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Reports observations of the client's condition to the Agency Director or accounts manager. Notifies the Agency Director immediately if any incidents or accidents occur.
• Drives safely, complies with traffic regulations, and wears a seat belt when business travel is required.
• May provide or assist 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.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to clients' personal care.

Experience Desired

• Experience in home care preferred.

Skill Requirements

• Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet identified patients’ needs.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the patient.
• Able to work independently.
• Good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./LHCGBenefits

Almost Family is a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare.

More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose:
It's all about helping people.