Direct Care Worker

Almadan Inc; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Company parties

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Almadan, Inc seeks direct support staff to assist individuals in community settings, promoting health, safety, and independence in daily living. Responsibilities include personal care, community integration, meal prep, funds management, and social skills development.

Must hold a High School Diploma. 18+ years old with a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle. CDL not required. Training in CPR/First Aid and MAP provided; on-site supervision and mandatory meetings will be part of the role.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 year of experience working with DMH/DDS population preferred.
• Must be 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals in accordance with their support plan.
• Ensure health and safety of all individuals receiving services.
• Assist with activities of daily living and community integration.
• Review and complete daily documentation.
• Transport individuals as required by policy.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

MAP

Driving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

To provide direct support care to individuals residing in community-based settings. To ensure the health and safety of all individuals and promote independence in all areas of daily living. To include but not limited to community integration, health and wellness, skill development, and successful goal achievement.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides supervision, assistance, and support to individuals receiving services from Almadan, Inc. in accordance with the individuals’ support plan
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals receiving services
• Ability to physically assist individuals as needed to promote independence in activities of daily living skills, to include but not limited to: Personal care, community integration, meal preparation, funds management, and social skills
• Review and complete all required daily documentation
• Perform daily housekeeping tasks and cleaning of residence to include laundry, sweeping, mopping, dishes, and snow shoveling; ensuring to engage individuals within the residence in these tasks when appropriate.
• Provides transportation to individuals in accordance with agency policy
• Maintain current certification and training in CPR, First Aid, MAP as well as any required site-specific trainings
• Perform job responsibilities in accordance with agency policy and procedure manual in addition to state regulations
• Attend and participate in mandatory staff meetings in accordance with agency policy
• Attend in participate in meetings identified by the direct supervisor
• Participate in the development of individual’s ISP under the direction of the Program Director/Manager;
• Ensure implementation of provider support strategies outlined in individuals’ ISPs
• Maintain a flexible schedule as schedules may be altered based on the needs identified by individuals receiving supports
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Consistently uphold Almadan principles outlined in the agency code of conduct

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma 1 year of experience working with DMH/DDS individual population preferred Must 18+ years of age Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle to remain on site

MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to bend, lift, stoop, and reach to file Crisis Management/De-escalation (Training Provided)