Direct Support Professional Coventry/Storrs- Multiple full time Candidates

The Supported Living Group; Coventry (CT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A community support service provider in Connecticut is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to help individuals with daily living activities, including eating and bathing. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as a commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Flexibility in work hours is essential, as services may need to be provided 24/7. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience working with disabled individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Provide supervision and cueing for daily activities.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Ability to work as a team

Can do attitude

Desire to improve quality of life

Education

High school education (or GED)

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Founded and headquartered in Danielson in 2006, with additional program locations established in Avon and Bethany Connecticut, The Supported Living Group (SLG) provides industry leading non-medical community based and person centered support services throughout the state of Connecticut.

What you need to be qualified for this job

Employees are required to have the following:

• Excellent Communication
• Problem-Solving
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of others
• Flexibility
• Ability to work as a team
• Can do attitude
• Desire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilities
• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred
• A high school education (or GED)
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Drivers license
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Personal cell phone

Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Provides assistance with the following: eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living; or supervision and cueing of these activities without actual hands‑on assistance. Direct Care Staff needed as well for all locations. Hiring for multiple Positions.

Work Schedule

This job will require you to work in the homes and communities of the individuals we serve. While each individual may have different hours, we have 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift responsibilities 7 days a week. This allows for flexibility in your work week. The majority of the individuals that we serve have services that require someone to be in their home 24 hours a day.

There are some individuals that are case by case basis where they have as little as 4 hours per day.

Are you ready to join our team?

It is SLG's philosophy that all individuals have the right to reside in the communities of their choice while being supported to pursue life and professional goals that are personally meaningful and enriching.

If you feel that you are able to embody the SLG philosophy, then the next step is to fill out our online application.

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