Direct Care Day Program

Helping People Excel, Inc.; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Quarterly Incentives

Job summary

Helping People Excel, Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Care Professionals to support adults with disabilities in group homes and the community. The role covers day program coverage, following each individual's plan of service, and helping with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, and outings.

Shifts available: First, Second, and Overnights; part-time and full-time options. Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience; CPR/First Aid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience working as a caregiver or with individuals with disabilities.
• Preferred- current CPR/First Aid, PMT and willing to sign up for DDS MedCert.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of service to the individuals served.
• Implement, document, and follow each individual's overall plan of service.
• Assist individuals with their daily living skills and ensure adherence with activity schedule (this may include cooking, cleaning, outings).
• Must be able to use personal vehicle for transporting individuals to outings or medical appointments (mileage is reimbursed on a biweekly basis).

Skills

Caregiving experience

English communication

Driving for outings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At HPE, Inc meeting and exceeding the wants and needs of the individuals that we serve is, and will remain our first priority.
It is the mission of Helping People Excel, Inc and its employees to always:
Respect the wants and needs of all the people we serve

About us

Helping People Excel, Inc. was established September 25, 2007, and our employees follow our mission to provide exceptional care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Mission Statement

• Afford the people we serve with a setting and the mechanisms to enhance their ability to adapt to a positive, nurturing, warm, diverse, and multicultural environment
• Ensure the people we serve have the opportunity to make choices that will enhance their personal growth
• Help the people we serve to participate in community life experiences
• Exercise productive control over their lives and have meaningful relationships and associations
• Treat the people we serve, their family members, friends, associates, and guardians with respect and dignity at all times

We are searching for compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Professionals to work with adults with disabilities in group homes and the community. The following shifts are available.

• First Shift / Second Shift / Overnights

Job Duties: Provide the highest quality of service to the individuals served. Implement, document, and follow each individual's overall plan of service. Assist individuals with their daily living skills and ensure adherence with activity schedule (this may include cooking, cleaning, outings). Provide support for development, maintenance, or enhancement of independent functioning skills in the area of sensory-motor, cognition, personal care, hygiene, etc. Participate in development and implementation of the Overall Plan of Service for the individuals, completing all required documentation. Must be able to use personal vehicle for transporting individuals to outings or medical appointments (mileage is reimbursed on a biweekly basis).

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• At least one year of experience working as a caregiver or with individuals with disabilities. (Required)
• Preferred- current CPR/First Aid, PMT and willing to sign up for DDS MedCert.
• Must have valid driver’s license and registered vehicle with insurance.
• Must have a good driving record and and be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have excellent English communication skills and the ability to read and write effectively.

Day Program 2 days a week 8am-2pm (Thursday, Friday)

• Job Types: Full-time and Part-time positions may qualify for the following benefits:
• Medical & Dental Insurance offered to all full-time employees.
• 401k Retirement Plan is offered to eligible employees after one year of service.
• Paid Time Off
• Salary: $18.43/hour
• Quarterly Incentives

Helping People Excel, Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, or military service.

At HPE, Inc meeting and exceeding the wants and needs of the individuals that we serve is, and will remain our first priority.
It is the mission of Helping People Excel, Inc and its employees to always:
Respect the wants and needs of all the people we serve

About us

Helping People Excel, Inc. was established September 25, 2007, and our employees follow our mission to provide exceptional care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Mission Statement

• Afford the people we serve with a setting and the mechanisms to enhance their ability to adapt to a positive, nurturing, warm, diverse, and multicultural environment
• Ensure the people we serve have the opportunity to make choices that will enhance their personal growth
• Help the people we serve to participate in community life experiences
• Exercise productive control over their lives and have meaningful relationships and associations
• Treat the people we serve, their family members, friends, associates, and guardians with respect and dignity at all times

We are searching for compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Professionals to work with adults with disabilities in group homes and the community. The following shifts are available.

• Part Time / Full Time / Per Diem
• First Shift / Second Shift / Overnights
• Weekends

Job Duties: Provide the highest quality of service to the individuals served. Implement, document, and follow each individual's overall plan of service. Assist individuals with their daily living skills and ensure adherence with activity schedule (this may include cooking, cleaning, outings). Provide support for development, maintenance, or enhancement of independent functioning skills in the area of sensory-motor, cognition, personal care, hygiene, etc. Participate in development and implementation of the Overall Plan of Service for the individuals, completing all required documentation. Must be able to use personal vehicle for transporting individuals to outings or medical appointments (mileage is reimbursed on a biweekly basis).

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• At least one year of experience working as a caregiver or with individuals with disabilities. (Required)
• Preferred- current CPR/First Aid, PMT and willing to sign up for DDS MedCert.
• Must have valid driver’s license and registered vehicle with insurance.
• Must have a good driving record and and be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have excellent English communication skills and the ability to read and write effectively.

Day Program 2 days a week 8am-2pm (Thursday, Friday)

Benefits:

• Job Types: Full-time and Part-time positions may qualify for the following benefits:
• Medical & Dental Insurance offered to all full-time employees.
• 401k Retirement Plan is offered to eligible employees after one year of service.
• Paid Time Off
• Salary: $18.43/hour
• Quarterly Incentives

Helping People Excel, Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, or military service.