Live In Aide

Job Description: • Live-In Home Care Aides provide "around-the-clock" care to clients, who prefer to receive needed services in their own homes rather than in an Assisted Living Facility. • Service must be delivered in a reliable, compassionate, dignified, and respectful manner and be in accordance with the client's choices, Agency policies and industry standards. • Care Aides must respect and adhere to clients' household rules. Reporting Relationship: • Reports to Agency Supervisor. Responsibilities/Activities: Duties vary depending on the individual client's Service Plan. They can include all, or a selection of, the following activities although other authorized activities could be added to meet a specific client's needs: • Assist with Personal Care activities including bathing, skin care, shaving, mouth care, toileting (including bladder & bowel care), dressing and hair care. • Assist with mobility, including walking, transferring, and pushing wheelchair. • Perform daily household tasks such as light cleaning, changing beds, laundry, ironing, shopping. • Prepare and serve meals. Clean-up and store left-over food. • Assist with menu planning ensuring dietary restrictions are followed. • Assist clients with recreational activities they enjoy. • Maintain a healthy and safe environment. • Report any change in a client's mental or physical condition, or their home situation. • Assist with prescribed medications, in accordance with the Agency's Medication Management Policy. • Handle correspondence and financial matters, as requested. • Drive client's vehicle, as directed. • Respect client confidentiality and privacy at all times. • Discuss breaks with client to ensure that these are consented and mutually suitable. • Monitoring working hours, as worked out between the Agency and the client. • Report & document required and activity notes, as per Agency's procedures. • Adhere to Agency policies and procedures. Required Knowledge & Understanding: • Knowledge of home management skills. • Knowledge of personal care activities. • Knowledge of principles and processes for client service delivery, including needs assessments, adherence to quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction. • Knowledge of the English language. • Knowledge of safeguarding matters and how to recognize and report abuse. • Working knowledge of health and safety matters relating to homecare. • Understanding the importance of providing support, in accordance with clients' wishes and needs, • Understanding the needs of individuals who require care and support. • Understanding and respecting a client's rights. • Understanding the importance and application of confidentiality. Preferred Personal Attributes: • Compassionate to individuals, who need of care and support • Respect for clients regardless of ailments, backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. • Commitment to non-discrimination. • Self-motivated and willingness to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions. • Willingness to undertake training, as required. • Good organizational skills. • Good working ethics and application of tact. • Good personal hygiene and appearance. Abilities: • Ability to follow orders and instructions. • Ability to numerically manage money, shop and pay bills, when requested by client. • Ability to provide care in a manner that respects dignity, is non-judgmental and promotes independence. • Ability to understand written and oral instructions. • Ability to communicate information, orally and in writing, so others understand. • Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. • Ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. • Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families, co-workers, and professionals. Physical and Mental Demands: • Good physical and mental health. • Good stamina and fitness to meet the physical demands of the job. • Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress. • Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle. • Ability to lift 50 pounds. Qualifications/Education: • Personal Care Aide Certification in CT (CNA & HHA are accepted). • Current driver's license (If Applicable). • Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage (Business Insurance, if using own vehicle). Training/Experience: • 1 year of home care experience.

Created: 2026-03-10