Caregiver Job Opening at Ridgefield Adult Family Home LLC
Home Description
At Ridgefield Adult Family Home, we’re all about creating a calm, welcoming place where both residents and staff feel at home. We’re located in a quiet private setting in Ridgefield, and our home is set up to be comfortable, peaceful, and easy to work in.
We provide hands-on care with a personal touch, including help with daily living, medication management, bathing assistance, housekeeping, laundry, transportation setup, and respite care. We also support residents with dementia, mental health needs, and developmental disabilities, so our team gets the chance to do meaningful work that really matters.
What makes our home a great place to work is the environment. We have private rooms, wheelchair and walker accessibility, air conditioning, internet access, emergency call systems, electronic medical records, and on-site support services that help care run more smoothly. Our home also has nice extras like gardens, a patio or deck, fresh seasonal fruit, cable with DVR and on-demand features, and guest Wi-Fi, which all help create a more enjoyable everyday atmosphere.
We like to keep life active and positive here with holiday celebrations, birthday parties, board and card games, puzzles, tea time, barbecues, picnics, and range-of-motion exercise. We also welcome home health visits from nursing and therapy professionals, which helps us work as a team and give well-rounded support.
If you’re looking for a caregiving job where you can build real relationships, work in a home-like setting, and be part of care that feels personal and genuine, that’s what we’re about.
Job Opening Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and reliable female Caregiver to join our adult family home team. This position is ideal for someone who is dedicated to providing respectful, person-centered care and creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for residents. The caregiver will assist with daily living needs, health and safety monitoring, companionship, and household support while helping residents maintain dignity and quality of life.
This opportunity includes room and board for live-in caregivers. We welcome applicants who are committed to professional caregiving standards and ongoing learning.
Compensation Range
Compensation for this position ranges from $18 to $22 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and shift coverage needs.
Required Qualifications
Free training may be provided through The Long-Term Care Foundation for eligible candidates. Applicants should meet the following qualifications for this caregiver position:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/NAC)
- Home Care Aide (HCA – 75 Hour)
- Dementia Specialty
- Mental Health Specialty
- Developmental Disability Specialty
- First Aid & CPR
- Nurse Delegation Core
- Nurse Delegation (Diabetes Focus)
- Food Handlers / Food Safety
Responsibilities
The caregiver will play an essential role in supporting residents with daily routines, safety, wellness, and comfort. Duties include:
- Personal care: Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, mobility, and hygiene
- Medications: Assist with or remind residents to take medications as allowed/trained
- Meals: Prepare food, support special diets, and help with feeding if needed
- Health & safety: Monitor residents, report changes, respond to emergencies
- Housekeeping: Light cleaning, laundry, and keeping resident areas safe
- Supervision & companionship: Provide oversight, social interaction, and emotional support
- Documentation: Record care and communicate with managers or healthcare providers
- Resident rights: Respect dignity, privacy, choices, and cultural preferences
- Training & compliance: Maintain required certifications and follow state and home rules
Additional Skills and Attributes
We are looking for someone who brings both professionalism and a caring presence to the home. The following additional attribute applies to this position:
- Room and board provided for live-in caregivers
Shift and Schedule
Available shift types for this position include live-in, on-call, and overnight coverage. Flexibility and dependability are important to ensure consistent resident care and support.
Language Requirements
Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in the following language:
- English
Strong English communication skills are important for resident care, documentation, and coordination with managers and healthcare providers.