Residential Direct Care Professional

Residential Direct Care Professional Swansea, MA Job Details $21 - $24 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Multilingual Assisting with ADLs High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Meal preparation Direct support Cleaning Nutrition education Patient transport Health education and counseling Entry level Full Job Description Attleboro Enterprises, Inc. serves the residential and day program needs of adult individuals with developmental disabilities and vocational rehabilitative needs in Southeastern MA. The Direct Care Professional will assist program participants in developing daily living skills, attaining goals and objectives stated in the Individual Service Plan, and promoting a positive image in the community.

Some of the duties include:

Support, educate and/or train residents in developing daily living skills including cooking, and some housecleaning. Promote healthy living with residents by educating individuals on diet and exercise. Facilitate community integration by transporting and supervising individuals in activities including religious services, cultural events, recreational activities, banking, medical appointments and employment. To qualify for this position, you must: Possess a High School Diploma or equivalency; Must have MAP certification or willing to complete certification during the first 90 days of employment; Must be physically capable of transferring people of adult weight ranges to and from wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment; An acceptable CORI record; Possession of a valid driver's license and a safe driving record; Respect for the confidentiality of all communications required within job duties, including client/employee records and documents, and electronic transmission by voice, data, and wire; Experience with multi-cultural/multi-lingual populations and multi-disciplinary teams. Variety of hours available in our Lakeville, Swansea and Somerset residential homes. Starting Rate is $21.00 hourly; $21.50 with MAP Certification. 5% Differential rate for weekend hours. This position may be eligible for AEI's benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Long Term/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, Sick Time and Holidays. Attleboro Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.