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Opportunity Work Connecticut, Inc.

Direct Support Professional (Temp)

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$36,403 / year median in Connecticut

+26% projected growth

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Direct Support Professional (Temp) Opportunity Work Connecticut, Inc. - 4.0 Vernon, CT Job Details Full-time $18.28 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications CPR Certification Caregiving Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Organizational skills Full Job Description Description
JOB TITLE
Direct Support Professional
DEPARTMENT
DSO/OOA
SUPERVISOR
:
Program Manager General Job Description:
Support our individuals with all of their needs. Ensure their health & safety needs. Assist them with their career goals, be a mentor and example to all.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide training, supervision, instruction and supports to individuals in all agency settings, on site or in the community. Ensure that you are aware where your assigned individuals are during the day, let another staff know that you are leaving the floor and ensure that they have taken responsibility for your individuals until you get back. Attend agency required trainings and meetings and give input on individual plan development. Assist to develop and track all worker goals and other daily documentation Be aware of all Mealtime Procedures and always supervise individuals during meals Provide transportation as needed for supported employment opportunities Provide on-going necessary supports as indicated by their IP for each worker. Assist them to complete the tasks as independently as possible assisting if needed for the task to be completed properly Assist staff & individuals during fire drills or other emergency situations Pass medications if applicable Assist in providing a positive program environment to staff & participants Complete and maintain all daily individual documentation and worker weekly notes. At the end of each month remove all data collection sheets and weekly notes from each person's book that you are assigned that day. Ensure completion of all entries and turn into the Assistant Manager Ensure all extra documents are filled out by end of day if applicable, i.e.: 255, Seizure protocol, behavior data, ABC's, minor incidents, etc. At the beginning of each month ensure that the new month's data collection pages and weekly notes are put into the books that you are assigned that day Submit your
COMPLETED
timesheets and mileage forms to your manager by Friday PM Submit your Auto Insurance Declaration page to the Administrative Assistant upon renewal or every 6months Document appropriately in all Travel Books when using the Company Vehicles It is your responsibility to let your immediate supervisor know if any of your trainings are getting ready to expire. Please give them 60 days' notice of expiration Be on time & in the common area until the individuals start their shift Stay with your individuals at the end of the day until they are out of the building Be a team player Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency Be involved in OWC fundraising events Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise. Assist individuals with toileting and hygiene issues as indicated in Level of Need Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
GED/High School diploma Any CNA experience is a plus 3 years' experience in a human service setting (preferred) Must be reliable and dependable Must possess proven experience and success CPR/First Aid, Med Cert, PMT a plus Must possess valid driver's license and have 3 years' experience clean driving Must be able to work as part of a team as well as be independent
KEY COMPETENCIES
Computer skills, Organizational skills, Interpersonal and Communication skills, Problem solving skills, good verbal and written skills, caring and nurturing, honest, reliable and punctual •No breaks are given in this postion as you are responsible for the safety and well being of individuals•
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift & carry a minimum of 40 pounds
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.28 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Caregiving:
2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person