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Caregiver - CNA/HHA/PCA (Simsbury)
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$41,666 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Location Detail:
1290 Silas Deane Hwy Wethrsfld (10181)Shift Detail:
Hourly cases range anywhere from 4- 12 hours at any time in the day, evening or night. Shifts will take place within 30 minutes of where you reside. Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home enables elderly & disabled individuals to achieve maximum independence, to participate in their own plan of care, and to live with dignity while receiving quality care in their own homes. Our staff of highly trained professionals treat patients holistically, considering family and living situations for the most appropriate care plan.The Homemaker Caregiver position provides:
- Personal hygiene and grooming care to clients
- Assistance with toileting, ambulation, etc.
- Providing meals for clients' nutritional needs
- Reporting changes in clients' condition to nurse, supervisor, or client care coordinator
- Performing routine housekeeping and home management duties
- Recording each client's care on care plan and submitting care plan in a timely manner
- Assisting with providing emotional support for the clients and their families
- Assisting with routine therapy exercises
- Participating in case conferences as requested
- Attends all required in-service education sessions
- Has the ability to use computer software program and smart phone for required education
- Represents the company in a positive and professional manner through a high level of customer service
- Can think critically without direct supervision and the ability to escalate when appropriate.