Role Overview
As a Caregiver at Assisting Hands Home Care Fairfield, CT. 06824, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, compassionate, non-medical support services to our clients in their homes. In this role, you’ll ensure that the needs of our clients are met with personalized support and attention, and report directly to your Home Care Supervisor. You’ll work on-site at client locations within the Fairfield County Community in Connecticut, where your commitment to client welfare will make a significant impact on their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Companionship & Emotional Support
- Engage with clients in meaningful conversation, games, and favorite hobbies.
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Transport clients to doctor appointments, pick up prescriptions, grocery stores, social events, or religious services, and run other necessary errands.
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Monitor changes in the client’s physical or mental well-being and report updates to family members and agency supervisors.
Homemaking & Household Maintenance
- Prepare nutritious meals, accommodate dietary restrictions, and assist with feeding or cleaning up after meals.
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Light housekeeping (dusting, vacuuming, washing dishes, and changing bed linens).
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Laundry (washing, drying, folding, and putting away the client's clothes).
Personal Care & Assistance
- Help clients get in and out of bed, in and out of chairs or vehicles, and provide walking support.
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Assist with toileting, changing undergarments, and maintaining personal hygiene.
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Assist with bathing, showering, brushing teeth, dressing, and hair care.
Routine & Medication Reminders
- Provide reminders to ensure clients take their medications, attend appointments, and follow daily routines.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Authorized to work in the US.
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Have a valid driver’s license
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Have a reliable vehicle (registered & insured) as travel is required.
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High School Diploma or equivalent.
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Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
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Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families.
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Demonstrated high levels of patience, empathy, compassion, dependability, integrity, and strong interpersonal communication skills in your caregiving approach.
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Ability to learn, comprehend, follow directions from leadership, and work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
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Ability to pass background screenings.
A Plus to have but (Not Required)
- Prior caregiver experience in home care, healthcare, or a related service-based industry.
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CPR/First Aid a plus.
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Bilingual in other languages.
Employment Type & Schedule
- Part-Time/On-Call (On-Site at Client Locations)
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Weekends/Flexible
