Personal Care Assistant (short shift Caregiver) (Transfers assitance) (new fairfield)

ersonal Care Assistant (PCA) / Caregiver

Location

New Fairfield, CT

Schedule

• Morning Shift: 3 hours daily
• Evening Shift: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Monday–Sunday

Job Description

Serenity Care at Home is hiring a compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide one-on-one care for a wheelchair-bound client in New Fairfield, CT. The ideal candidate is experienced with hands-on personal care and safe transfers and is committed to helping clients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own home.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe transfers between the wheelchair, bed, recliner, and bathroom using proper transfer techniques.
• Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other personal hygiene needs.
• Assist with morning and evening care routines.
• Support mobility and repositioning for comfort and safety.
• Prepare light meals and encourage hydration.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Perform light housekeeping related to the client’s care, including laundry, dishes, and tidying the living area.
• Change incontinence products as needed while maintaining the client’s dignity.
• Observe and report changes in the client’s condition to the office.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Complete required documentation accurately and follow the client’s care plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional PCA or caregiving experience.
• Experience assisting wheelchair-bound clients and providing safe transfers preferred.
• Ability to safely perform physical transfer assistance.
• Reliable transportation.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Dependable, compassionate, and professional.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must successfully pass all required background screenings.

Why Join Serenity Care at Home?

• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive office team
• Opportunities for additional hours
• Ongoing caregiver education and training
• Wo...