Personal Care Assistant - PCA
ONE PATIENT AT A TIME OPAAT COMPANI•Middletown, CT
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
We are urgently hiring compassionate, dependable Caregivers / Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to support clients in their homes across multiple Connecticut towns. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, attentive, and committed to helping seniors maintain dignity, comfort, and independence.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Insured, reliable vehicle
- Willing to drive up to 30 minutes for client assignments
- Willing to work 4‑hour shifts, morning/evening split shifts, and overnight shifts
- Available to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform physical tasks using proper body mechanics
- Minimum 4 years of experience working with clients with Dementia
- Experience supporting clients with Parkinson’s disease and mobility challenges
- Comfortable working in homes with pets
- Dependable, punctual, and committed to consistent scheduling
- Background check required
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Caregiver, PCA, HHA, CNA, or similar role preferred (training available)
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
Responsibilities
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility
- Support Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): meal prep, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, medication reminder
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Assist with safe transfers using gait belts, Hoyer lifts, and other mechanical devices. (training provided)
- Follow individualized care plans and maintain accurate documentation
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, and supervisors
- Maintain a clean, safe, and respectful environment
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Immediate openings in multiple towns
- Consistent, recurring schedules
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Meaningful work that directly improves clients’ and caregivers’ quality of life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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