What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care staff position at SARAH SENECA Residential Services, Inc.?
Do you have experience with caregiving and personal care? We are looking for direct care staff to support our individuals living in a group home setting. We provide residential support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Come join us at SARAH SENECA Residential Services, Inc. We are a not for profit human services agency located in the towns of Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Madison, East Haven, and Clinton. We provide group home services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
We are looking to fill multiple Direct Support Professional positions.
Mostly 1st and 2nd shifts available.
You will be taking care of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
This position will require completing personal care such as bathing and assisting individuals in the bathroom.
You will be responsible for assisting individuals with housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, vacuuming, dishes, laundry, etc.
You will be assisting individuals in cooking their meals and preparing to the correct food consistencies
Accompany individuals to doctor appointments and ensure proper paperwork is completed.
Administer medications to individuals as part of being DDS medication certified.
Assist individuals in purchasing personal items and completing grocery shopping.
Come up with recreation activities and accompany individuals on outings in the community. (movies, bowling, going to the park, shopping, etc.)
Act as an advocate for the individuals you support to ensure they receive the best possible care.
There will be daily documentation required in an electronic case management system called Therap.
Teach individuals new skills and assist them with completing their goals and objectives.
May be required to redirect behavioral concerns.
Job Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of intellectual disabilities.
- Valid State of Connecticut drivers license required with clean driving record.
- Working knowledge of ADL skills: i.e. banking, food preparation, housekeeping, money management preferred.
- Must be willing to provide personal care assistance to individuals.
- Must have or become DDS Med Certified(within 6 months of hire)
- Weekend availability is required
EOE
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES
Urinalysis drug testing will be required before
hire and reasonable suspicion testing may be required during your employment
SARAH SENECA is a Drug Free Workplace & an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $19 - $19