Direct Support Professional- Multiple Candidates FT & PT

The Supported Living Group; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support services organization in Groton, Connecticut is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to provide essential support to individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and providing supervision. The role offers flexible shifts across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with a focus on improving the quality of life for those served. Candidates must have a high school education or GED, excellent communication skills, and be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
• Supervises and cues daily living activities without hands-on assistance.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Flexibility

Teamwork

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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