Direct Care Adult Day Health

CHD Careers • West Springfield, MA

20h • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Development (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff  to join our team at Hawthorn Adult Day Health program located in West Springfield, MA.  The Hawthorn program is dedicated to helping people live life to the fullest. We provide medical services, plan social activities, or simply offer supervision so the regular caregivers of the individuals we serve can attend to other responsibilities. Your role as a Direct Care Staff: As a Direct Care team member, you will be working with adults with various medical and psychological needs. Supporting client's activities of daily living, organizing and implementing recreational activities including community outings, creating professional and supportive boundaries and utilizing problem solving skills

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED required
• Experience in the Human Services field is a plus.
• Ability to pass certification for CPR and First Aid.
• Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
• Approved criminal background check (CORI)
• Pass the preplacement work physical.

Nice To Haves

• Caring, Compassionate, Committed: If these three words describe you, then a career at CHD may be in your future.  Successful staff can also find opportunities within our large and diverse system of care for lateral and upward mobility.  Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting client's activities of daily living
• Organizing and implementing recreational activities including community outings
• Creating professional and supportive boundaries
• Utilizing problem solving skills

Benefits

• Dental
• Health and Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Earned vacation time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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