Direct Support Professional - Evening/Weekend Caregiver

Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc.; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our residential group home program in Bristol, CT.

The role focuses on daily living support, safety, and promoting independence. Responsibilities include transporting participants to activities, administering medications per guidelines, maintaining confidential records, and participating in required trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least age 18.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for learning new skills and independence by working on individuals’ goals and plans.
• Transport individual to and from programs and activities.
• Administer medications and treatments meeting all guidelines and accurate documentation.
• Provide safe and nurturing environment where Individuals are treated with dignity, respect, can exercise their rights and responsibilities and are protected from abuse or neglect.
• Electronically record daily activities maintaining confidentiality and complying with all policies and procedures to protect the identity, medical, HIPPA information.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings (in person and online).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

At least age 18

Job description

Bristol Adult Resource Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our residential group home program in Bristol, CT.

The role focuses on daily living support, safety, and promoting independence. Responsibilities include transporting participants to activities, administering medications per guidelines, maintaining confidential records, and participating in required trainings.