Company: Collaborative Home Care
Job Title: (CNA, PCA, HHA) Dementia Experienced Caregiver 
Location: Milford, CT
Pay Rate: $21 per Hour
Schedule:  Must be available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Job Description: 
Collaborative Home Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and outgoing caregiver with a positive, can-do attitude to support an elderly gentleman living with early dementia in Milford, CT. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in dementia care and a genuine passion for helping others live safely and comfortably at home. Responsibilities include assistance with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and pet care for two dogs. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required, as the role involves driving the client to appointments or errands, with mileage reimbursement provided.
If you’re someone who values meaningful connections and takes pride in making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The Care Plan includes:
a) Providing dedicated early dementia care and support
b) Helping with personal care
c) Engage in activity (companionship)
d) Light housekeeping and meal preparation
e) Occasional driving trips to doctor appointments or social outings—mileage reimbursement 
f) Medication reminders
g) Pet care for 2 dogs

 Benefits: 

• Competitive Pay: $21 per hour
• Positive and supportive work environment
• 1.5X Overtime Pay and When Working on Company Holidays
• Direct Deposit and Weekly Pay
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Training To Foster Your Professional Growth
• Flexible Hours to Work Around Your Schedule
• Local Work Near Your Home
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave

 Qualifications:

• A love for the senior community
• A compassionate, upbeat attitude and patient demeanor
• Strong commitment to reliability and ethical behavior
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
• Dedication to professional development
• A minimum of 1-year experience in caregiving for seniors
• Ability to lift 30–40 pounds
• Possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record, Auto Insurance and a reliable and well-maintained car
• Possess a State ID and a valid second form of ID, such as a Social Security Card, Passport, or Birth Certificate
• Eligible to work in the United States for any employer
• Pass a background check and drug test per company standards

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Our Caregivers are responsible for providing hands-on, non-medical, quality care to clients of Collaborative Home Care.
• Caregivers provide care based on the plan of care for their clients, which includes activities of daily living such as personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, medication reminders)
• Companion care (e.g. conversation, hobbies and activities, shopping).
• Caregivers must be able to work with minimal supervision, accepting personal responsibility for the maintenance of a professional relationship with the client in accordance with Collaborative Home Care policies and standards.

Collaborative Home Care takes pride in the professional development and training of our Caregivers. We offer a robust training program to those Caregivers interested in furthering their professional development within the Home Care industry. We are a rapidly growing home care agency serving Fairfield & New Haven County, CT, that specializes in delivering respect, dignity, and peace of mind to seniors and their families. If you have a passion for helping others and want to work for a company that encourages open communication and will support your professional growth, we would love to meet you!  

Your job is to provide best-in-class service to our clients. Our job is to care for you. 

Our Caregivers love working at Collaborative Home Care!  Based on surveys from a national home care satisfaction company:

• 97.5% recommend others to work here
• 98.2% liked the training they received
• 96.7% appreciate the recognition they receive for their hard work
• 97.3% appreciate the support they receive from our office staff
• 98.2% liked the matches they are given with clients

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.