In-Home Caregiver - Ridgefield, CT
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This posting states $17–$20.25 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Connecticut post a median of $18.97 an hour, the middle half $18.25–$19.50, across 151 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Connecticut earn a median of $18.75 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
RVNAhealth is seeking Per Diem In-Home Caregivers to support clients in and around Ridgefield, CT .
This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the opportunity to provide compassionate, one-on-one care in a home setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities.
- Support clients in medication reminders, meal preparation, and mobility assistance.
- Maintain accurate care notes and communicate changes to the clinical team.
- Ensure client safety, comfort, and dignity in the home environment.
Qualifications
- Must be available to work on a per diem basis
- Must be able to stay on assignment in client's home for at least 3 months, Mon-Sun
- Valid driver's license and vehicle to travel to assignments
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Prior experience as a caregiver preferred but not required
- Must reside within or be able to commute to Fairfield County, CT.
Why RVNAhealth?
RVNAhealth (formerly known as RVNA, the Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association) is a twelve-time winner of the Hearst Media Top Workplaces Award. We offer rewarding career opportunities where you can make an enormous impact .
Benefits of Working at RVNAhealth:
This position is not eligible for RVNAhealth's full employee benefits package. Employees may be eligible for benefits required by applicable law and certain organization-sponsored programs, discounts, and professional development opportunities, where applicable.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $211.75 - $215.63 daily and represents RVNAhealth's commitment to pay transparency and is a reasonable estimate of possible compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final salary for this role will be determined based on careful consideration of a variety of factors, such as the candidate's exact location, experience, and expertise related to the qualifications.
We also provide the wage range in all of our offer letters.
RVNAhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Background & Drug Screening Disclaimer
It will be a condition of employment at RVNAhealth to submit to a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check, which may include the following: fingerprinting, verification of employment, paraprofessional certifications, designations or licenses, and educational background.
Artificial Intelligence in Our Recruiting Process
RVNAhealth uses iSolved Talent Acquisition's AI-powered Candidate Matching feature to generate a match score based on how closely an applicant's skills and experience align with the position's requirements. The score helps our recruiters prioritize candidate review but does not replace human judgment. Our recruitment team reviews applicants and hiring managers retain full responsibility for hiring and employment decisions.
RVNAhealth does not develop or use AI tools with the intent to discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
From RVNAhealth's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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