Direct Care - Community Based Day Services

Center for Human Development (CHD)•Chicopee, MA

2d•$20

About The Position

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking Direct Care Staff to join our team at our Community Based Day Services (CBDS) Hawthorn Adult Day Health program located in Chicopee, 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 supporting client's activities of daily living, integrating them in the community and promoting independence, providing nutritional support, administer medication as needed, help clients in areas like life-skills, money management, job development, self-advocacy and problem solving and regular outings like a trip to the park, library or nearby shopping centers.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Experience in the Human Services field is a plus.
Ability to pass certification for CPR, First Aid and Safety Care.
Ability to pass the Medication Administration Program (MAP)
Reliable, registered & insured vehicle and approved driving record check.
Approved criminal background check (CORI)

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Human Services field

Responsibilities

supporting client's activities of daily living
integrating them in the community and promoting independence
providing nutritional support
administer medication as needed
help clients in areas like life-skills, money management, job development, self-advocacy and problem solving
regular outings like a trip to the park, library or nearby shopping centers