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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,403 / year median in Connecticut
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Hr Closing Date:
09/21/2026 FT 30 Hr/wk Assists adults with intellectual disabilities in a 24-hour residential setting to achieve maximum levels of autonomy and a high quality of life. Supports and collaborates with program participants to promoting self-esteem, and self-sufficiency, for both the residential and community settings. Responsibilities include accurate documentation for services, goal planning, and activities promoting skill development to enhance and maintain healthy living (examples include cooking, menu planning, grocery shopping, making and keeping important appointments, budgeting, and social skill development). Responsible for providing direct support in the community for a member of our IDN program as well as support to the CRS program. Requires autonomy, ability to keep the day program member engaged and accountable to their specific programmatic tasks including vocational, social, recreational, and behavioral. This position also required compliance with maintaining line of right for program participants.Worksite:
Norwich (will float/travel to other locations)Hours:
Fri, Sat, Sun, 9:00 pm - 7:00 amDuties and Responsibilities:
Assists Program Participant in performing daily living skills and personal care needs Provides emotional support to Program Participants Monitors Program Participant's physical and mental health and reports relevant information to the Service Coordinator or Director/Coordinator Provides conditions that maximize safety for staff and Program Participants Documents interactions and services provided in the program's communication log Provides coverage as needed at any of the Agency sites per Agency need Requires light housekeeping and disinfecting such as floors, laundry, and cleaning surfaces Engages in continuous concerted efforts to access, obtain, and respond to pertinent Agency information/communications, and disseminate as appropriate Other responsibilities of Reliance Health staff, such as participation in Agency events, adhering to Agency Policies and procedures, training requirements, etc. Provides working conditions that maximize safety for staff and program participants Performs duties while demonstratingAgency Core Competencies and Values Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent Valid CT Driver's License, vehicle registration and insurance Good driving record Bi-lingual preferred We offer an excellent benefit package, competitive wages, and loan repayment program.EOE/M/F/D/V
Bi-lingual preferred. AA. We are committed to fostering diversity in the workplace.Pay:
$19.28 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans