PSA Personal Support Assistant PSA Caregiver

Dungarvin; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Personal Support Assistant (PSA) to assist individuals with disabilities in leading fulfilling lives. This role involves providing direct support in daily activities, advocating for participants, and fostering independence while maintaining a clean and safe living environment. If you are patient, dependable, and committed to inclusivity, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Active driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist a participant with a disability to lead a self-directed life.
• Provide support in daily living activities like meal preparation and healthcare needs.
• Promote participant independence and inclusion in the community.

Skills

Patient

Dependable

Adaptable

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

** What you get to do:**

The Personal Support Assistant (PSA) assists a participant with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A PSA may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A PSA also acts as an advocate for the participant in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.

The Personal Support Assistant (PSA) is responsible to provide direct services to participants including but not limited to maintaining a clean, safe living environment, supporting and/or providing healthcare needs, preparing meals, budgeting and shopping and providing supervision, training, and assisting the participants in every aspect of their lives, while promoting their maximum level of independence.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** What makes you a great fit:**

• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Computer skills for documentation
• 18 years or older
• Must have an active driver's license, auto insurance and consistent access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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