Direct Care/Care Giver - Part Time

Center for Human Development (CHD); West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Health

Life insurance

Paid time off

Earned vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) in Springfield, MA is seeking Direct Care Staff for part-time, on-site work at Meadows Homes. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities in a residential group home. You will assist with daily living, monitor personal care, and provide medication administration training.

A MAP certification bonus of $250 is offered when joining the team. Requirements include MAP training, a valid driver’s license, and a vehicle for work; prior dementia/behavioral

Qualifications

• MAP certification or eligibility (medication administration training).
• Vehicle and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with dementia or behavioral complexities encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and hygiene.
• Administer medications as needed (training provided).
• Advocate for individuals in community settings with a person-centered approach.
• Provide opportunities to enhance independence and quality of life.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Direct Care / Care Giver - Part Time Job Category: Direct Service

Requisition Number: DIREC005872 Part-Time On-site Meadows Homes West

Springfield, MA 010892577, USA

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking dependable Direct Care Staff in the Springfield, MA are and surrounding towns.

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. This is a part time opportunity: Must be flexible to work a 2nd shift schedule, 3pm-11pm, that includes weekends. Candidates that hold active MAP certification will be provided a $250 bonus when joining the team! 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

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.

Benefit package includes:

• Dental
• Health
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays

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.

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