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Whitney Center

Live-In Care Giver

Hamden, CT · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

... who live and work in our community. As worries about COVID-19 continue to spread, we are making ... We are an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV Requirements Are you a CNA, HHA or PCA? Are you ...

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Prospect, CT · On-site

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Bethany, CT

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Waterbury, CT

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Cos Cob, CT

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Bethel, CT · On-site

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Orange, CT · On-site

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New Fairfield, CT

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Seymour, CT · On-site

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East Hartford, CT

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What is a live in care assistant?

Live In Care Assistants are professionals who provide personal and practical support to individuals in their own homes, typically those who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from illness. They live with the person they care for, ensuring assistance is available around the clock. Their duties often include helping with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management, and companionship. This role allows clients to maintain independence and comfort in their own environment while receiving continuous care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a live in care assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Live In Care Assistant, you need a solid understanding of personal care, basic healthcare procedures, and often a relevant care certificate or prior experience in caregiving. Familiarity with care planning systems, medication management tools, and basic first aid is commonly required. Compassion, patience, and excellent communication skills help you build trust with clients and respond to their needs effectively. These competencies ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of clients, enabling them to maintain independence in their own homes.

What are some common challenges faced by live in care assistants, and how can they be managed effectively?

Live In Care Assistants often encounter challenges such as adapting to a client's unique routines, maintaining professional boundaries while living in the same home, and managing periods of emotional stress. Effective communication, setting clear expectations with both the client and their family, and regularly scheduling personal time for rest and self-care are essential strategies for maintaining well-being. Many agencies also offer ongoing training and support networks to help assistants navigate these challenges successfully.
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Live-In Care Giver

Hamden, CT • On-site

Whitney Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 201 - 500 employees
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$14.25 - $18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist residents with personal care, activities of daily living, and mobility needs.

  • Follow the plan of care developed by RN and report any resident changes to licensed staff.

  • Provide companionship, social engagement, and support residents in participating in activities.

Job description

Description
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Whitney Center has been and continues to be committed to the health and safety of all those who live and work in our community. As worries about COVID-19 continue to spread, we are making every effort to try to minimize exposure to our residents and team members and are vigilantly following CDC recommendations. In keeping with these precautions all interviews will be conducted via telephone, video chats, or in person following all CDC guidelines.
If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults, then we want to meet you.
Whitney Center's mission is Excellence in Senior Living. We achieve this mission through the application of our values in creating engagement opportunities for those we serve to achieve their personal fulfillment. Our values: Community, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork are the foundation of our person centered philosophy. We treat all members of our community- our residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion.
We are proud to offer:
Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
Long Term/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about the well being of those we serve is important to you, then we would like to meet with you. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding services we provide.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/AA/M/F/DV
Requirements
Are you a CNA, HHA or PCA? Are you a compassionate, professional and dedicated caregiver looking to truly make a difference in someone's life? If so then we would like to hear from you.
We are currently hiring experienced individuals to work one on one with our residents as a 24-hour live-in caregiver.
All of us at Whitney Center believe that every individual regardless of age, physical, or cognitive ability has the right to be engaged in life and personally fulfilled. As a member of the Whitney Center team, you will help achieving this mission by stewarding relationships and fostering a positive working environment. In this role you are responsible for the care of residents in need of routine nursing services and activities of daily living. You will interact with residents, family members, co-workers, professionals and other visitors. It is important in this role that you adapt to changing demands courteously and professionally.
As a Caregiver, you will:
• Assist the resident with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, positioning, oral hygiene, toileting, exercising.
• Assist the resident with ambulating or transfer activities, exercise and mobility, transports and escorts, as needed.
• Answer all resident requests.
• Assist licensed staff as needed with treatments, procedures, test collection etc.
• Report all resident changes to licensed staff including physical and cognitive changes.
• Document properly and accurately.
• Encourage independence within each resident's ability.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities and assist in programs daily including escorts to and from activities.
• Follow plan of care developed by RN for each individual resident.
• Keep resident areas clean, neat and orderly.
• Put our residents first and provide exceptional customer service.
• Provide companionship and social engagement for our residents.
• Assist residents with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

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