Weekend Direct Support Caregiver

Homewatch CareGivers

Weekend Direct Support Caregiver

Windsor, CT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    DailyPay

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    About Homewatch CareGivers

    Homewatch CareGivers is a non-medical home care agency serving individuals in Windsor, West Hartford, and surrounding communities. Our philosophy is based on respect for the individual and our belief that everyone deserves optimal care and treatment. We care deeply about the well-being of the individuals we care for and their family members, our partners, and our employees.

    At Homewatch CareGivers, we respect, appreciate, and invest in our caregivers. You'll love working for us! Our work environment includes:

    Care at the home of the individual receiving services. Most assisnments are one-to-one (one caregiver partnering in care with one individual)

    Ongoing paid training

    Growth opportunities

    Benefits package

    Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse team of caregivers and office staff

    Compensation

    $19.25+ depending on the complexity of the client.

    Direct Support Caregivers are also eligible to pick up additional assignments that do not share the same requirements as the Direct Support Caregiver position. The hourly wage for assisting these clients is $17.25/hour.

    Eligible for quarterly bonuses and incentives

    Paid mileage

    Benefits package including health insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off (vacation time, sick time), vision and dental insurance.

    Current Opening

    We are seeking compassionate and responsible caregivers who have experience assisting clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    Available Shifts:

    Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Sundays: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

    Each individual is unique and job responsibilities vary according to the needs of the individuals we serve. Common responsibilities include:

    Assisting with personal hygiene like bathing/showering, toileting, changing, and oral hygiene

    Transferring with or without mechanical lifts (e.g., Hoyer lift, Sara lift)

    Homemaking duties: meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, etc.

    Companionship

    Transportation

    Monitoring & documentation

    Other non-medical home care duties as assigned

    Job Requirements

    Age 18 years or older (age 21 or older if providing transportation)

    Valid PMT training (must be current, not expired)

    Valid CPR training (must be current, not expired)

    Able to legally work in the United States

    Satisfactory results of a national criminal background check and drug test

    Verifiable references

    Reliable transportation and backup transportation

    Available weekends at any of the times specified above

    The ideal candidate will also possess the following characteristics:

    Ability, willingness, and experience partnering with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to complete their care needs including assisting with hands-on care

    Dependable - able to commit to your scheduled shifts and reliably get to and from your assignment

    Compassionate, flexible, and able to work with many differing abilities in a positive manner

    Openness to feedback and learning new approaches and techniques

    Professional and trustworthy

    Able to work independently

    Valid driver’s license and a reliable, insured vehicle that is in good condition

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Homewatch Caregivers Corporate.