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Seeking Personal Care Aide for Quadriplegic Adult in Wheelchair
Position Overview:
I am seeking a compassionate, dependable, and reliable individual to provide personalized home care assistance for an adult living with quadriplegia. While prior experience as a CNA or Home Health Aide is preferred, I am willing to train the right candidate who is eager to learn and committed to quality care.
In this role, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity. You'll play a critical role in supporting my independence while fostering a respectful and professional caregiver-client relationship.
Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
Showering, grooming, and dressing
Toileting and bowel program assistance
Transferring between wheelchair, shower chair, and bed
Monitoring skin care to prevent wounds
Household Assistance:
Light housekeeping and meal preparation
Running errands as needed
Transportation:
Driving to and from appointments, shopping, and errands
Other Tasks:
Medication assistance
Adhering to care routines (I will teach you my specific routine)
Schedule:
Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings
Hours: 9 AM – 2 PM (5-hour shifts)
Weekly Hours: 20 hours minimum
Compensation:
Pay Rate: $21.50/hour
Timesheets: Submitted weekly electronically
Training: On-the-job training provided
Requirements:
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to commit to the specified schedule and shifts
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
Proven experience as a home health aide (preferred but not required)
Physical ability to assist with transferring and other caregiving tasks
Additional Notes:
This is a one-on-one home care position exclusively for one client, unaffiliated with any healthcare facility.
Ideal candidates are patient, empathetic, and dependable, with a desire to provide excellent care.
Location: Middletown, CT
Why become a caregiver?
Because It can be a really rewarding and compassionate career.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
Application Question(s):
- If I teach you my care routine, how confident are you in learning and applying it consistently?
- What experience do you have working with individuals who have physical disabilities, particularly quadriplegia?
- Have you ever assisted with transferring someone between a wheelchair, bed, or shower chair? What techniques do you use?
- Are you familiar with bowel programs or providing toileting assistance?
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Middletown, CT 06457 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Middletown, CT 06457: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22