Direct Care Staff

Direct Care Staff

DISABILITY RESOURCE NETWORK INC - 3.4

Derby, CT Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Disability insurance 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Record keeping CPR Certification English Mid-level Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Curriculum implementation Direct support Safe environment creation Lesson planning Progress documentation 2 years Patient personal care assistance Full Job Description A Direct Care Staff(DCS) is responsible for supervising and implementing activities for individuals with developmental disabilities. The DCS will be responsible for implementing the individual's schedule, maintaining the individual's safety, helping the individual navigate his environment, and encouraging the individual to participate in activities. The DCS will create lessons to implement with the individual. The DCS will be responsible for implementing and tracking any special protocols for the DCS such as behavioral plans, dietary plans, etc. All consumers require, at a minimum, line of sight supervision and may require assistance with eating, toileting, navigating their environment, etc. DCS's are responsible for implementing specific goals and objectives, logging data, and encouraging the development of social bonds and independent living skills. The position is Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm for a total of 40 hours per week. Any hires must be available those hours.

Duties include:

Implement daily scheduled activities for client Record keeping and documentation in the form of progress notes, reports, etc. Monitoring client interaction with other people Toileting and personal care assistance Assisting client out in the community Display enthusiasm and motivational energy when interacting with client Supervising mealtimes Assistance navigating environment Assisting client to and from home Requirements for

Hire:

Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with disabilities or Minimum 2 years experience providing personal care assistance Valid driver's license Clean criminal background and motor vehicle history (all employees undergo a background check prior to hire and annually) Minimum high school diploma/GED Minimum 18 years old Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language Physical requirements: Must be able to keep up with the pace of the schedule Applicants should be team players who are flexible, reliable and have positive attitudes. Please let us know if you already have the following certifications: PMT certification CPR certification DDS Med. Admin.

Certification As an employee:

Weekly pay via direct deposit or paper check 24/7 payroll access via ADP Health, Dental and Vision insurance Life Insurance Long Term Disability insurance 401(k) with 3% company match and profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person