Live In Caregiver (3 Day On / 3 Days Off Rotating)
- Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home
- Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Full Time
Location Detail: 1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181)
Shift Detail: These cases are 24 hours/7 days a week.Caregivers will work 3 days on, 3 days off.
Client Care
Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to clients
Performs routine housekeeping and home management duties
Plans and prepares meals for clients nutritional needs
Performs laundry, shopping, and errands for client
Assists with routine therapy exercises
Transports and accompanies clients to scheduled appointments
Provides client socialization and companionship
Observation and maintenance of a safe home environment
Follows universal precautions
Provides round the clock care over an extended period of time to develop report and support the clients needs
Communication and Responsibilities
Reports changes in clients condition to the supervisor
Exhibits effective interpersonal skills interacting with clients, family members and other staff
Completes and documents tasks in journal as assigned in the care plan
Consistently utilizes the scheduling software application for timekeeping, documenting and communication with office
Periodically reviews company email for policy updates and communication from supervisors
Follows all policies and procedures including minimum work requirement of 8 hours per month
Attends all mandatory in-services and scheduled office appointments
Additional requirements may include:
Acts as preceptor for newly hired employees
Participates in family meetings as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
QualificationsDriver's license and car with auto insurance preferred
One year of personal care experience at an agency or facility
Two years of continuous work experience
All applicants must live in CT.