Direct Care/Caregiver - $20.25/hour

Ability Beyond; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is hiring Direct Care/Caregiver staff for their residential group homes in South Salem, NY. The role involves working with individuals with disabilities, providing daily assistance, and fostering community engagement. Competitive pay of $20.25/hour, along with extensive training and a generous benefits package, is offered to successful candidates.

Benefits

Extensive paid training and certification program

Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision)

Paid time off (increases over years of service)

Flexible work schedules and overtime available

Access to an Employee Assistant Program

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Willingness to learn; no experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities.
• Helping adults with disabilities with daily living activities.
• Assisting with transportation to appointments.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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WE ARE EXCITED TO BE HIRING DIRECT CARE STAFF FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES

Location: South Salem, NY

Hours: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts, and weekends available

Pay Rate: $20.25 / hour

• Working with individuals with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home
• Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
• Assisting with transportation to and from appointments or on outings
• Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities
• Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills
• Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes
• Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists
  
  

Benefits:

• Extensive paid training and certification program
• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
• Paid time off (increases over years of service)
• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus eligibility
• Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
• Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
• Employee mentorship program
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Willingness to learn, no experience needed
  
  

To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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