Home Health Aide

SYNERGY HomeCare New Haven, CT 06518, US

$17.50 - $19 / hour

Caregiver Requirements:

Access to transportation to travel to 3-4 hour shifts in towns outside Hamden, not on bus lines (Driver's license and car strongly preferred).
Have a drive to want to help and connect with others who need your assistance with daily activities.
Be dependable to be there for one on one assistance for clients counting on you for every scheduled shift.

As a Caregiver with Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, you will:

Provide one on one interaction with clients beyond physical tasks that need to be performed
Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers
Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts
Provide transportation to outings and appointments for clients who can no longer transport themselves

Our primary areas of service are:

Cheshire, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven, Woodbridge

Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire offers:

Competitive pay $17.50 to $19.00 per hour plus short shift bonus
Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Account
Direct Deposit
Paid orientation and ongoing training
Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays
Flexible schedules and matching caregivers with nearby clients
Mileage Reimbursement
Employee attendance/referral bonuses
Easy timekeeping, scheduling and communication through our Mobile App
Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance available

Share this job

Related Jobs

Home Health Aide

SYNERGY HomeCare Meriden, CT

At Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, we emphasize the quality of our care and that starts with the quality of our aids. We are looking for people who understand providing assistance to our clients goes beyond just the necessary daily tasks. Caregiver Requirements: Access to transportation to travel to 3-4 hour shifts in towns outside Meriden, not on bus lines (Driver's license and car strongly preferred). Have a drive to want to help and connect with others who need your assistance with daily activities. Be dependable to be there for one on one assistance for clients counting on you for every scheduled shift. As a Caregiver with Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, you will: Provide one on one interaction with clients beyond physical tasks that need to be performed Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts Provide transportation to outings and appointments for clients who can no longer transport themselves Our primary areas of service are: Cheshire, Hamden, North Haven, Oxford, Prospect, Southington, Waterbury, and Wolcott Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire offers: Competitive pay $17.50 to $19.00 per hour plus short shift bonus Paid Sick Leave Retirement Savings Account Direct Deposit Paid orientation and ongoing training Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays Flexible schedules and matching caregivers with nearby clients Mileage Reimbursement Employee attendance/referral bonuses Easy timekeeping, scheduling and communication through our Mobile App Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance available

Home Health Aide

SYNERGY HomeCare Waterbury, CT

At Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, we emphasize the quality of our care and that starts with the quality of our aids. We are looking for people who understand providing assistance to our clients goes beyond just the necessary daily tasks. Caregiver Requirements: Access to transportation to travel to 3-4 hour shifts in towns outside Waterbury, not on bus lines (Driver's license and car strongly preferred). Have a drive to want to help and connect with others who need your assistance with daily activities. Be dependable to be there for one on one assistance for clients counting on you for every scheduled shift. As a Caregiver with Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire, you will: Provide one on one interaction with clients beyond physical tasks that need to be performed Assist client with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders Establish communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members, and co-workers Provide reliable care by being punctual and consistently covering shifts Provide transportation to outings and appointments for clients who can no longer transport themselves Our primary areas of service are: Beacon Falls, Bethany, Cheshire, Oxford, Prospect, Southington, Waterbury, and Wolcott Synergy HomeCare of Cheshire offers: Competitive pay $17.50 to $19.00 per hour plus short shift bonus Paid Sick Leave Retirement Savings Account Direct Deposit Paid orientation and ongoing training Time-and-a-half pay for overtime and holidays Flexible schedules and matching caregivers with nearby clients Mileage Reimbursement Employee attendance/referral bonuses Easy timekeeping, scheduling and communication through our Mobile App Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance available

Home Health Aide

Yale New Haven Health Guilford, CT

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. The Home Health Aide is a certified individual who provides direct patient care (personal care) as designated by the Registered Nurse Case Manager, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Therapist. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Gives competent and safe patient care, i.e. bathing, dressing, oral, toileting, etc, according to the home health aide plan of care established by the RN Case Manager or Therapist. 2. Meets the needs of complex patients, i.e. bedbound, palliative and hospice patients, etc 3. Provides safe techniques for ambulation, transfers, and use of assistive devices. Uses proper body mechanics in positioning and movement of patients. 4. Assists with range of motion exercises as directed and also with exercise programs instructed by the nurse or therapist. 5. Assists with meal preparation in accordance with prescribed diet. Understands fluid restrictions, recording, and feeding. 6. Addresses clean up and maintenance of the patient's immediate environment. 7. Communicates any untoward patient findings to the RN Case Manager or therapist. 8. Follows universal precautions and appropriately uses personal protective equipment. 9. Documents care rendered and observations as instructed by RN Case Manager or Therapist. 10. Ensures that all patient related documents are signed and dated and handed in timely. 11. Conforms to payroll standards. 12. Complies with HIPAA. 13. Complies with weekday and weekend commitments. 14. Participates in staff meetings, in-service programs, and all other required meetings. Qualifications EDUCATION High School education or GED preferred, but not necessary. EXPERIENCE Certified according to State of Connecticut Public Health Code regulations. LICENSURE Successful completion of a home health aide training program approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Health or a student LPN or RN who has successfully completed 75 hours of theoretical and clinical instruction in the fundamental skills of nursing approved by the CT DPH. Successful completion of a home health aide competency evaluation program approved by the State of CT DPH Successful completion of a new competency evaluation program, if there has been a consecutive period of 24 months that the home health aide has not performed nursing-related services for monetary compensation. All Home Health Aides are required to have a valid CT driver's license, a clean driving record, and a car available for work purposes as a condition of employment. SPECIAL SKILLS Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be adaptable, flexible, ability to learn quickly, and have a comfort level in providing care in patient homes. PHYSICAL DEMAND Must be able to lift objects in excess of 50 pounds. Must be able to perform tasks that require routine standing, bending, and lifting. Must be able to position, turn, move, walk, and transfer patients in and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, showers, etc. Additional Information This is position is to assist patients with aspects of personal care such as bathing, dressing, skin care, ambulation, and transfers. A CNA certification is required. YNHHS Requisition ID 160191