Direct Care Aide, Personal Care Attendant, Supported Living Specialist, Community Support Worker, Residential Counselor

TemPositions Health Care • Niagara Falls, NY

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About The Position

The Direct Care Aide supports individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities in their daily lives. The role involves providing hands-on assistance with daily living activities, supporting community involvement, and fostering independence and personal growth. The aide helps maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, documents services, reports changes in behavior or health to supervisors, and collaborates with families, caregivers, and clinical teams to support individualized care plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• HHA, CNA, or NA certification; SCIP or AMAP certificates are also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
• Accompany individuals to appointments, events, and activities to support community involvement.
• Teach life skills and encourage personal growth and independence.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Document services provided and report changes in behavior or health to supervisors.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and clinical teams to support individualized care plans.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Prescription coverage.
• Short-term disability.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance.
• Childcare assistance.
• Discounts.
• Paid holidays.
• Longevity bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED