Direct Care Worker

Change Inc
New Haven, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2025
FLSA Status: This position is considered NON-EXEMPT in relation to the pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The work schedule is a â??flex scheduleâ?? in that it may require work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on the needs of the individuals served by Change Incorporated. This position may be assigned to work in various locations/homes. If working hours extend beyond normal business hours, compensation will follow wage and hour guidelines established under the Fair Labor Standards Act as identified in the ChangeInc's Personnel Policies and Procedures.

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Reports To: Care Supervisor

Position: Direct Care Staff

Hourly Rate: $16.50

Purpose: Services are in place to provide services to the participant in his/her home and in other community settings.

Responsibilities:
Performing the following tasks if the participant (by reason of physical or psychiatric disability) is unable to perform them, or assisting, or cueing the participant to perform them:
Meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping (e.g., changing linens, washing dishes, vacuuming/ dusting, laundry, mending clothing repairs), basic household tasks (e.g., regulating home temperature, storing food appropriately, resolving issues about bill paying).
Dressing, personal grooming and hygiene.
Appropriate use of emergency medical services.
Assisting or cueing the participant to perform or become engaged in:
Family, social, and recreational activities.
Appropriate use of natural community supports (e.g., social clubs, faith-based supports).
Appropriate use of routine medical/ dental services
Use of medications as prescribed, including self-administration of medications.
Healthy habits (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, and behaviors designed to alleviate stress).
Fulfillment of personal commitments, and adherence to scheduled appointments/ meetings (e.g., clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial/court)

Assisting or cueing to avoid:
Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected sex, smoking/excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving/ driving without a seat belt, unsafe relationships, and criminal activities).
Substance abuse
Overspending
Unnecessary conflicts
Supportive and Problem solving-oriented discussions with the participant
Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship with the participant that involves such activities as:
Escorting the participant to necessary medical, dental, or personal business appointments
Reading to or for the participant
Engaging in or discussing recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities
Other activities directed at reducing disability, restoring participant functioning, and achieving independent participation in social, interpersonal, family, or community activities and full community re-integration and independence

Experience:
No prior experience is needed, we will train!

Experience with Hoyer Lifts or ABITBI or previous experience as Direct Support Professional (DSP), and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a plus!!

SJ

Requirements
None

Salary : $17

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