Bristol | Companions - ILST - RA - Brain injury support programs

ABI RESOURCES; Somerset (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability support service provider in Massachusetts seeks compassionate team members to assist clients with home and community life. Responsibilities include personal care, scheduling medical appointments, and overall support. Candidates must have 1-2 years of experience with individuals who have disabilities, a valid driver's license, and a high school diploma or GED. Competitive pay based on experience. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals who have disabilities.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license, car, and insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal hygiene and dressing.
• Assist with scheduling and attending medical appointments.
• Help clients with shopping, cooking, and cleaning.

Skills

Experience with individuals with disabilities

Strong communication skills

Personal care assistance

Time management

Education

High-school and/or GED graduate

Job description

A.B.I. RESOURCES

Achieve Better Independence

Providing Home-Based Disability Support Services Across Connecticut.

Team Members support clients with:

• All aspects of home and community life.
• Ensuring consistent safety.
• Providing a healthy and professional friendship.
• Personal hygiene and dressing.
• Scheduling, attending and reporting on medical and therapeutic appointments.
• Shopping, cooking, and cleaning with the client.
• Organizing consistent exercise, socialization, and entertainment.

Clients live alone or with family. Clients and care plans are directed and monitored by DSS, DMHAS, BRS, DDS, Legal Conservators, CCCI, SWCAA, WCAAA, and care management access agencies for daily efficiency.

Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Candidates should have one or two years of experience working with and/or providing for individuals who live at home and have had one of the following: stroke, concussions, brain injury, TBI.
• Present a letter from a person and/or employer verifying experience.
• Car, driver’s license and insurance.
• High-school and/or GED graduate.

Pay Rate: Dependent on experience and client needs.

EOE STATEMENT

ABI Resources is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Connecticut's Leader In Providing Home-Based Disability Support Services.