Positions Locations:
Cheshire, CT 6am-4pm / 2pm-10 pm
Prospect, CT 6am-4pm / 2pm-10 pm
North Haven, CT 2 pm - 10 pm
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Administer medications as trained and authorized while accurately documenting medication administration and observations.
- Assist individuals in developing daily living, social, and independent living skills.
- Encourage personal choice, self-advocacy, and participation in community activities.
- Support recreational, educational, and vocational activities both in the home and throughout the community.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including daily notes, incident reports, medication records, and required program documentation.
- Assist with household responsibilities such as cleaning, laundry, organizing, and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Support individuals with budgeting, shopping, and other personal financial activities as appropriate.
- Provide safe transportation to appointments, community outings, and activities using agency vehicles.
- Monitor individuals' health, behavior, and overall well-being, reporting concerns promptly to supervisors.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow established safety procedures.
- Participate in required training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
- Communicate effectively with individuals served, family members, coworkers, healthcare providers, and supervisors.
- Follow agency policies, state regulations, and best practices for quality care.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in direct care, caregiving, healthcare, or human services is preferred but not required.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screenings and pre-employment requirements in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Ability to complete required training, including medication administration and CPR/First Aid, if applicable.
Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, and lift throughout the workday.
- Ability to safely assist individuals with transfers and mobility using approved techniques and adaptive equipment.
- Ability to lift, move, or assist with up to 100 pounds when required and in accordance with safety procedures.
- Ability to operate a manual wheelchair and other adaptive equipment.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
Work Environment
This position is performed in community residential homes and community settings. Employees may work independently or as part of a team and should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment that includes community outings, recreational activities, and varying levels of physical activity.
Benefits We Offer
- Meaningful, Life Changing Careers
- Enhanced Compensation for Weekends
- Enhanced Compensation for Holidays
- Employee Paid Time Off
- Employee Medical Health Benefits – 100% Employer Paid for Worker based on CORE plan (3 Plans: Buy Down, CORE, Buy Up)
- Dependent Medical Health Benefits – 97% Employer Paid for Dependents based on CORE Plan (3 Plans: Buy Down, CORE, Buy Up)
- Dental & Vision Benefit Plans (1 Plan each available for employee’s & dependents)
- Salary Based Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account Plans – HAS, FSA, DCA
- Supplemental Benefit Plans – Aflac STD & ACC, Revero
- Enhanced Compensation for FT Employees who waive Medical Benefits
- 401(k) Employee Retirement Plans
- Employee Referral Incentive Plan
- Opportunities for Overtime
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all qualified applicants.