PSA - Personal Support Assistant (PSA) / Caregiver

Dungarvin; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Personal Support Assistant (PSA) to help individuals with disabilities lead self-directed lives. The role involves assisting with daily activities, providing healthcare support, and fostering community engagement in a part-time capacity. Candidates must be compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented to create an inclusive environment. This position not only offers competitive pay but also comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, reflecting the organization's commitment to support both staff and those they serve.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Training and Orientation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with disabilities in daily living activities.
• Provide supervision and support for community engagement.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment.

Skills

Person-centered

Patient

Dependable

Adaptable

Observant

Detail oriented

Team player

Computer skills

Job description

PSA - Personal Support Assistant (PSA) / Caregiver

PSA - Personal Support Assistant (PSA) / Caregiver

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Company Description

Company Description

Dungarvin assists people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and/or mental health diagnosis in a variety of programs with a focus on person centered practices. We encourage people served to explore their dreams while our employees provide support in making meaningful decisions and providing active treatment at each opportunity.

Embrace the opportunity to positively change someone’s life!

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional / Caregiver at Dungarvin!

Schedule: Wed-Fri 2pm-7pm, Sat 12pm-5pm

Wage: $19/hour

Perks/Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation
  
  
  

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

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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