Job Description
Norwalk, CT
Summary/Objective:
A Live-In Caregiver stays in the home with an elderly client for 24 hours a day, for up to four or five days at a time depending on the circumstances. Usually, there are two main caregivers who split the week, taking turns on weekends/holidays.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following functions shall be performed, if and only if, a client’s treatment plan determines the functions necessary.
- Assist with phone calls and other correspondence, as needed
- Facilitate the participation in social activities including but not limited to:
- Family gatherings
- Recreational Activities
- Utilization of Community Supports
- Assist with errands out in the community
- Provide friendly, consistent medication reminders, if need be
- Provide transportation means for Grocery shopping and Doctor’s appointments
- Assist with household tasks and house keeping including but not limited to:
- Laundry, vacuuming, dusting, changing linens, washing dishes, washing floors, etc.
Promotes general hygiene by assisting Client with the following including but not limited to:
- Bathing
- Grooming
- Showering
- Dental Care
- Other personal hygiene assistance, as needed
- Lifting
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $200.00 – $220.00 per day
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
We do not require Live-In caregivers to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus.
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working as a Live In?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road