Certified Med Aide

Bestica • Cromwell, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Med Aide works in a residential group home in Oakdale, Connecticut, providing care to 6–8 individuals with intellectual disabilities in a 24-hour-care setting. The role supports individuals as they develop daily living skills and participate in activities that help them live as independently as possible. The posting prefers local Connecticut staff and requires a Connecticut Med Aide credential.

Available schedules include day, evening, or night shifts working five 8-hour shifts plus every other weekend, or a weekend position working three 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Responsibilities include supporting personal goals and daily activities, monitoring individuals’ comfort and safety, meeting medical, nutritional, and personal care needs, and providing emotional support. The role also includes general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

Requirements

• Connecticut Med Aide credential required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience is needed; thorough training is provided.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching, as well as occasional sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting, and balancing.
• Ability to reach constantly between knee and shoulder level and frequently below knee level and overhead.
• Ability to lift independently up to 25 pounds occasionally, push or pull up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and safely transfer 50 pounds.
• Desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong punctuality and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and communicate honestly about timelines, challenges, and questions.

Nice To Haves

• Local Connecticut staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of daily living skills and participation in life activities by creating opportunities to learn, grow, and discover.
• Help individuals identify and achieve goals that support them in living as independently as possible.
• Monitor individuals’ comfort and safety and ensure their medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Provide emotional support.
• Assist with general housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED