Personal Care Aide
About The Position
Utopia Home Care is seeking an experienced and motivated PER DIEM Personal Care Assistant to join their growing team in East Haven, CT. Utopia Home Care is a Medicare certified, state licensed, medical home care agency that provides in-home nursing, therapy, and home health aide services throughout Connecticut. They have been family owned and operated since 1983 and currently serve over 1400 clients throughout the state. The hiring process requires the completion of several key items, including background checks, fingerprinting, and physical forms. Applicants are responsible for completing the required physical forms, though Utopia covers the cost of fingerprinting.
Requirements
- Must have weekend availability.
- Must have a PCA certification and possess the original document of certification from a state approved training provider or be willing to complete our PCA training program.
- Must be able to provide original documents for CT Driver's License or CT State ID and original Social Security Card.
- Must be able to provide documentation of a physical and PPD taken within the past 12 months OR be willing to obtain a physical and PPD test quickly.
- Background Check
- Fingerprinting
- Physical Forms (must be from within the past year)
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Personal Care Aide.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care for clients who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in their homes.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, hair care, mouth care, toileting, transfers, and medication reminders.
- Provide care for seniors and clients with disabilities.
Benefits
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedules
- Fixed Service Areas
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
