Cranston

Gateways To Change•Cranston, RI

About The Position

Gateways to Change is a non-profit agency providing services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities in residential and community settings. We are looking for a dedicated and committed Direct Support Workers who are striving to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Help individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, and socialization skills. Provide In-Home and Community Based support to individuals Assist individuals with achieving a variety of goals in the home and local community Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities Assist in toileting, dressing, and hygiene Administration of medication Cultivate safe and supportive relationships Be creative, organized, and efficient Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and bring fun to the job Working independently and with staff

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and existing insurance, registrations & inspection
Must provide a criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Help individuals acquire and maintain skills to improve their daily-living, and socialization skills.
Provide In-Home and Community Based support to individuals
Assist individuals with achieving a variety of goals in the home and local community
Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities
Assist in toileting, dressing, and hygiene
Administration of medication
Cultivate safe and supportive relationships
Be creative, organized, and efficient
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and bring fun to the job
Working independently and with staff