Driver/Program Assistant - Adult Day

Hartford HealthCare; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Ongoing education

Robust benefits package

Wellness programs

401K with company match

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's SVSNS unit in Stratford is seeking compassionate direct support professionals to provide person-centered care for clients with complex needs. You will support daily living activities, assist with transportation, and help implement individualized plans in home and community settings.

You will document care activities, coordinate with health professionals, participate in training, and help maintain safety and quality of life for clients and their families.

Qualifications

• CT Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans and daily needs.
• Supervises, trains, and assists clients with personal care, recreation, and developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintains client's personal property and living space; plans and transports clients to appointments and community activities.
• Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by health professionals.
• Assists with meal preparation and encourages nutritional adherence.
• Maintains effective oral and written electronic communication skills and adapts to a fast-paced environment.
• Keeps required licenses, certifications and trainings up to date and supports site operations.

Skills

CT Driver's License

Job description

Location Detail: 975 Oronoque Ln Stratford (10440)

Be the Best at Getting Better. Join over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues who make a difference every day.

What We Offer

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

About SVSNS

For over 60 years, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization.

Your Impact

• Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests and daily household operations.
• Supervises, trains, and/or assists client in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual habilitation objectives.
• Assures client's personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and in good order including wheel chair, clothing and living space. Plans, schedules and transports clients to work, appointments and community activities.
• Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or health care professionals.
• Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritional habits and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Effective oral and written electronic communication skills.
• Adapts positively to a fast paced changing environment.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications and trainings.
• Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of site.
• Completes all related paperwork or mandatory compliance with DDS and other agencies.
• Assists persons served to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual developmental health and safety needs.

Qualifications

• CT Driver's License required

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.