Caregiver- DSP

Do you have experience with Intellectual Disabilities and personal care? We are looking for caregivers for our individuals in group home setting.

Come join us at SARAH SENECA Residential Services, Inc. We are a not for profit human service agency serving the Connecticut shoreline towns of Branford, North Branford, Guilford, Madison and Clinton. We provide group home services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are looking to fill multiple Direct Support Professional positions. 1st shift, 2nd shift, or 3rd shift available. (Mostly second shifts are needed.)

You will be taking care of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Will require completing personal care such as bathing and assisting individuals in the bathroom.

You will be responsible for completing 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.
• Willing to provide personal care assistance to individuals.
• Must have Med certification through DDS for all permanent positions (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

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