SYNERGY HomeCare - East Haven
Caregiver
Part Time • East Haven
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs personal care and patient-specific activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, including but not limited to:
- Help with patients personal hygiene care
- Assist with dressing
- Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions
- Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments
- Perform light housekeeping activities
- Provide hospice supportive care and medication reminders
- Assist with the prescribed range of motion exercises
- Assist with blood glucose monitoring
- Use lifting equipment such as gait belts and Hoyer lifts
QUALIFICATIONS
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
- Previous experience in the home care industry as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, PSW, Nurse a plus!
WHY JOIN THE INDUSTRY?
- Health benefits available
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Training and support for our caregivers
Compensation: $16.50 - $22.00 per hour
Becoming a Caregiver
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
As our population ages, the demand for caregivers is growing every day! Is this career right for you?
Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.
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Flexible work schedule
In 2014, there were nearly 1.8 million caregivers working in the U.S., with the potential to create 500,000 more jobs by 2024. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Being part of the family
Over the last five years, the home care industry has grown by more than 50%, and is projected to increase as demand grows. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Career advancement in a growing field
Job growth for caregivers is projected to increase by 26% through 2024, compared to just 6.5% on average for all occupations. (Source: Value of Home Care Report)
Opportunity to help seniors and people with disabilities stay at home
In a recent survey of more than 72,000 caregivers, the overall job satisfaction rating was 9.03 out of 10 – higher than previous years. (Source: Home Care Pulse)