Direct Support Professional - Flexible Shifts, Community Care

The Supported Living Group; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supported Living Group is seeking Personal Care Assistants to support individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities across Connecticut. You will help with daily living activities, provide companionship, and ensure safety in daily routines.

We offer flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. A high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license are required; excellent communication and a caring attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to the health and wellbeing of others.
• Flexibility and ability to work as a team.
• Desire to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities.
• Experience with disabled individuals preferred.
• High school education (or GED) required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a personal cell phone.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities; or supervision and cueing without hands-on help.
• Direct care staff needed for all locations; multiple positions available.
• Work in clients' homes and communities; shifts include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 7 days a week.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Teamwork

Desire to improve QoL

Can-do attitude

Reliable transportation

Valid driver's license

18 years or older

Personal cell phone

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Supported Living Group is seeking Personal Care Assistants to support individuals with disabilities in their homes and communities across Connecticut. You will help with daily living activities, provide companionship, and ensure safety in daily routines.

We offer flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. A high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license are required; excellent communication and a caring attitude are essential.