Personal Care Assistant in Danbury CT
Danbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Full Time
5 days ago
$34,000 - $40,000 USD
Key skills
LeadershipCommunication
About this role
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Job Summary
We are looking for compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to deliver essential support and meaningful companionship to clients in the comfort of their homes. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. In this role, you will make a meaningful difference by assisting with personal care, completing light household tasks, and providing valuable social interaction that enhances each client’s overall quality of life. Key Responsibilities
Apply Today! If you are passionate about helping others and meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply to join the ComForCare family. Launch a fulfilling career as a Personal Care Assistant with us—where you can make a meaningful difference every single day. Compensation: $17.25 - $20.00 per hour
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job Summary
We are looking for compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Personal Care Assistants to deliver essential support and meaningful companionship to clients in the comfort of their homes. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available. In this role, you will make a meaningful difference by assisting with personal care, completing light household tasks, and providing valuable social interaction that enhances each client’s overall quality of life. Key Responsibilities
- Daily Routine Support: Assist with "Activities of Daily Living" (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, and personal hygiene.
- Meal Support: Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences and dietary needs.
- Provide medication reminders as directed.
- Home Management: Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and maintain a tidy environment.
- Community Access: Provide transportation for grocery shopping, errands, and medical appointments. and social outings.
- Social Engagement: Offer meaningful companionship, engaging clients in conversation, reading, and recreational activities.
- Safety: Monitor the home environment for fall risks and assist with safe transfers (e.g., from bed to chair).
- Observe and report any changes in the client's physical, mental, or emotional condition to the supervising nurse or office staff.
- Tailored Care Plans: Follow individualized care plans accurately and efficiently.
- Compassion: A genuine desire to improve the quality of life for others.
- Background Check: Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Transportation: Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle (preferred).
- Communication: Ability to follow a written Care Plan and document daily activities.
- Physical Ability: Able to lift up to 25–50 lbs and assist with physical transfers.
- Reliability and Professional Conduct: A strong commitment to punctuality and professionalism.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competitive pay with convenient direct deposit.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle, including full-time, part-time, and weekend options.
- Comprehensive paid training plus ongoing education opportunities.
- Clear paths for career growth and advancement.
- Supportive leadership and a positive, team-focused work environment.
- Employee recognition and bonus programs.
- Exclusive discounts at select retailers.
Apply Today! If you are passionate about helping others and meet the requirements listed above, we encourage you to apply to join the ComForCare family. Launch a fulfilling career as a Personal Care Assistant with us—where you can make a meaningful difference every single day. Compensation: $17.25 - $20.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Live your best life possible while helping others live theirs.
Our Caregivers are the heart and soul of what we do. For that reason, we put our CaregiversFirst each and every day.
At ComForCare, it is our CaregiverFirst promise, that our caregivers will be:
- Treated with respect and dignity.
- Provided exceptional training on a regular and ongoing basis.
- Are never alone in the field - support is always available.
- Thoughtfully matched with clients that they are compatible with.
Join our team and be a part of a certified Great Place To Work®! Thousands of ComForCare employees were surveyed and the response was overwhelmingly positive, with 90% agreeing that ComForCare is in fact a Great Place To Work®.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.