Village Care Attendant Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Village Care Attendant New Horizons Village – 3.4 Farmington, CT Job Details Full-time $19 – $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Heavy lifting First Aid Certification Home health CNA Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Opened in 1986, New Horizons Village is a welcoming apartment complex, offering adults with physical disabilities the opportunity for self-directed living. We are located on 26 picturesque acres in a quiet residential neighborhood in the Farmington Valley. The village is just twenty minutes southwest of Hartford. New Horizon’s mission is to provide affordable housing, accessible transportation, other support services, short-term and outpatient medical rehabilitation, and long-term skilled nursing in supportive communities of care and enable seniors, adults with disabilities and individuals facing challenges to achieve their goals and live life as independently and joyfully as possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Providing essential personal care assistance to tenants with physical disabilities in the absence of their PCA and in cases of unanticipated needs or emergencies. Recordkeeping for all calls that are responded to. Carrying out facility emergency procedures, as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in the VCA office area as well as throughout the facility and its premises. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.

EDUCATION

CNA or HHA preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Experience with responsible care-giving skills in Human Services Field. CPR and First Aid Certification required or must be obtained within first 6 months of employment.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Ability to keep tenant information confidential at all times. Team oriented with good communication skills. Dependable and reliable. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult tenants. Must be able to push, pull, and do heavy lifting without restrictions up to 51 pounds. Must have working knowledge of hoist equipment.

EEO STATEMENT

New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Thursday-Monday 11pm-7am