Direct Care

CHD Brand; Tanglewood (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Center for Human Development (CHD) seeks a dependable Direct Care Staff in Springfield, MA. You will support developmentally disabled adults in a community-based group home, fostering independence and person-centered growth.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, administering medications (training provided), advocating for residents, and building supportive relationships to ensure a safe, respectful environment. 2nd shift preferred.

Qualifications

• MAP certification preferred.
• Experience with dementia or behavioral complexities encouraged.
• Background screening is required.
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver's license.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Administer medications as needed (training provided).
• Advocate for individuals in community settings.
• Build professional, supportive relationships with residents.
• Provide opportunities to improve independence.

Skills

MAP certification

Medication administration

Dementia care experience

Background check compliance

Valid driver's license

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or better

Job description

Meadows Homes
West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA

Description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking dependable Direct Care Staff in the town of Springfield, MA. Join our dedicated Direct Care Staff that work in a supportive residential environment for developmentally disabled adults living in a community-based group home. Many CHD Direct Care Staff have had previous experience as Home Health Aids, Personal Care Assistants, Certified Nursing Aids or even Caregivers to family members of their own.

Your role as a Direct Care Staff:

The Direct Care Staff works within the Agency's team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers. Providing a supportive residential environment for developmentally disabled adults living in a community-based group home. Our goal is to provide an environment that encourages consumers to grow and to live as independently as possible. Some additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Administering medications as needed (training provided)
• Advocating for individuals in community settings
• Build professional, supportive relationships with individuals, offering informal guidance with a person-centered approach while maintaining appropriate boundaries to ensure a respectful and safe environment.
• Providing opportunities to optimize their independence

REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to complete medication administration training. (MAP certification).
• Previous experience working with individuals with dementia or behavioral complexities are highly encouraged to apply
• All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process.
• Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver's license
• Current First Aid, CPR and MAP certification preferred
• Must be flexible to work a 2 nd shift schedule, 3pm-11pm, that includes weekends

SUCCESS FACTORS:

Those having a passion for helping others with kind and a positive approach make for an ideal candidate for the Direct Care role. Additionally, having strong interpersonal skills, empathy for others, and demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs, ability to work well within a team model and independently. You will also need to bring good written and verbal skills, and a strong level of compassion to meet the needs of the individuals served.

Pay rate is $20.00/hr. Take advantage of a phenomenal benefit package that includes Dental, Health and Life insurance. Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays just to name a few.

AT CENTER FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a way:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Preferred

High School or better.

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