Direct Care Support Worker

1 day ago

Prospect, Connecticut, United States GIL Foundation Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Direct Care Support Worker

Location: Prospect, CT 06712 and Cheshire, CT 06410

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time

Hours: Various shifts available, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings

Salary: $17.25-$19.00 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Support Worker to join our team at GIL Foundation. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in supporting adults with disabilities in their homes and communities. Your primary responsibility will be to provide consistent care and assistance to individuals with disabilities, promoting their independence and well-being.

Responsibilities
  • Provide personal care and support, including bathing, dressing, and full assistance with personal hygiene
  • Assist with daily living skills and activities, such as banking, recreational outings, and grocery shopping
  • Monitor and support safety for individuals with disabilities, including following care plans and administering medications
  • Provide crisis management and intervention as needed
  • Support meal planning, cooking, and other preparations in accordance with dietary and nutritional guidelines
  • Assist with money management, shopping, and purchasing for individual's personal needs and supplies
  • Provide safe transportation into the community, including driving an oversize multi-passenger van (training provided)
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Ability to work with positivity in teams and independently
  • Reliability and punctuality, with the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings
  • Kindness, patience, and flexibility, with a focus on promoting personal choice and expression
  • Ability to lift and transfer heavy weights, with or without adaptive equipment
  • State Medication Administration Certification (Group Home Workers Only), First Aid for Accidents, CPR – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, and PMT – Physical Management Techniques (Group Home Workers Only) certifications required
What We Offer
  • Competitive pay, with opportunities for overtime
  • Meaningful, life-changing careers
  • Enhanced compensation for weekends and holidays
  • Pleasant, supportive atmosphere in a casual work environment
  • Employee-paid time off and medical health benefits
  • Dependent medical health benefits – 50% employer-paid
  • Enhanced compensation for FT employees who waive medical benefits
  • Salary-based life insurance
  • Health Savings Account Plans – HSA
  • Supplemental benefit plans
  • 401(k) employee retirement plans
  • Employee referral incentive plan
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
How to Apply

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting adults with disabilities, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you

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