Direct Care Worker - Weekend & On-Call (Part-Time)

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Aquebogue (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island in Aquebogue, NY, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, person-centered care to developmentally disabled adults in residential settings. Roles include transportation, skills coaching, medication administration, personal care, and light housekeeping.\n\nSchedules are part-time on weekends with on-call opportunities; weekend shifts include 4p-12a and 8a-4p.

Base pay is $22 per hour, with a weekend differential of $1.00.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
• Ability to perform tasks that may require stooping, crouching and lifting up to 250 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport/safeguard residents on outings.
• Coach residents in skills development & administer medications.
• Provide person-centered care including personal care as needed.
• Perform household tasks including meal preparation.

Skills

Valid NYS Driver’s License

Physical ability (lift up to 250 lbs)

Calm, non-confrontational handling

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island in Aquebogue, NY, is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, person-centered care to developmentally disabled adults in residential settings. Roles include transportation, skills coaching, medication administration, personal care, and light housekeeping.\n\nSchedules are part-time on weekends with on-call opportunities; weekend shifts include 4p-12a and 8a-4p.

Base pay is $22 per hour, with a weekend differential of $1.00.