Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) 
Location: Waterbury, CT 

Employer: UniversaCare – Dedicated to Care for Over 12 Years

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate caregiver ready to provide exceptional care and companionship? UniversaCare has been a trusted name in home care for over a decade. We’re seeking passionate professionals to join our team and make a daily impact in the lives of those we serve.

Why Work with UniversaCare?

Competitive Pay

  • $200 Referral Bonus: Bring great people to our team and get rewarded

Flexible Scheduling: Full-time and part-time options to fit your lifestyle

Immediate Start: Begin helping clients right away

Weekly Pay: Direct deposit every week

Rewards & Recognition: Caregiver and client referral bonuses + Caregiver of the Month awards

  • Caregiver & client referral bonuses

  • “Caregiver of the Month” awards

Safety Commitment: · PPE provided (masks, gloves, hand sanitizer) to keep you and clients protected

What You’ll Do

As a Certified Home Health Aide, you’ll play a critical role in supporting clients in their homes by:

• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and hygiene needs

• Providing medication reminders and helping with daily living tasks

• Accompanying clients to medical appointments

• Observing, documenting, and reporting any changes in health status

 

What We’re Looking For

We’re hiring Certified Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) who are:

  • Caring, patient, and compassionate individuals.

  • Comfortable assisting clients with personal care, mobility, hygiene, and medication reminders.

  • Comfortable working with clients of all ages

  • Confident with personal care and home support duties

  • English proficient (bilingual applicants strongly encouraged!)

  • Drivers preferred, but not required

     

Requirements

  • Valid HHA or PCA certification.

  • Up-to-date physical exam and medical documents (within the last 12 months)

About UniversaCare
We are a fully licensed and accredited home care agency, committed to delivering 24/7 care with compassion and excellence. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve, one client at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We embrace diversity and provide equal employment opportunities for all.


Ready to Apply? 

Call us at (718) 224-3758 ext. 2 and leave a voicemail—we’ll get back to you!

Take the next step in your caregiving career—apply today and make a difference!

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