Direct Care / Care Giver - Part Time

CHD Brand; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, Health and Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking dependable Direct Care Staff to support adults with developmental needs in a community-based residential setting in Springfield, MA and surrounding towns. The role requires compassionate, person-centered care and strong teamwork to ensure safety and well-being.

This part-time position operates 3pm-11pm (2nd shift) with weekend requirements. MAP certification holders receive a $250 joining bonus, and candidates with dementia/behavioral experience are

Qualifications

• Ability to complete medication administration training (MAP)
• Experience with individuals with dementia or behavioral complexities encouraged
• Background screening required
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Current First Aid, CPR and MAP certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Administer medications as needed (training provided)
• Advocate for individuals in community settings
• Build professional, supportive relationships with individuals while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Provide opportunities to optimize independence

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

MAP certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD)is seeking dependable Direct Care Staffin 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 aDirect Care Staff:

• 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

This is a part time opportunity: Must be flexible to work a 2nd 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.

Candidates that hold active MAP certification will be provided a $250 bonus when joining the team!

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.