24-7 Live-in Caregiver - Wethersfield, United States - Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home

Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home

Verified Company

Wethersfield, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description

Job Schedule:
Per Diem

Standard Hours: 1

Job Shift:
Shift 1

Shift Details: 24 hour live in care

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 client's 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
Follows all policies and procedures including minimum work requirement of 8 hours per month
Attends all mandatory inservices 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

Qualifications
Two years of continuous work experience

One year of previous patient care experience; specific experience as designated by work area may be required

New Grad CNA's are welcome