Direct Support Staff (Home Care)

Perfect Care Inc.•Middletown, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves providing home care services in Middletown, CT. The hours are varied and depend on the Recovery Plan. The role includes providing Recovery Assistant services of at least 15-minutes duration to participants in their homes and community settings. These services focus on assisting participants with daily living activities, promoting healthy habits, preventing risky behaviors, and fostering social and recreational engagement to support their independence and community re-integration.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Possess at least a high school diploma or GED.
Possess a valid Connecticut driver's license or state-issued identification card.
Be registered with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) as having completed an approved Recovery Assistant training program.
Have a Criminal Background check conducted within six months of application.
Meet any continuing education and/or training requirements set by DMHAS.

Responsibilities

Performing or assisting/cueing participants with meal planning, preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and basic household tasks.
Assisting or cueing participants with dressing, personal grooming, and hygiene.
Ensuring appropriate use of emergency medical services.
Assisting or cueing participants in family, social, and recreational activities, and the appropriate use of community supports.
Assisting or cueing participants in the appropriate use of routine medical/dental services.
Ensuring participants use medications as prescribed, including self-administration.
Promoting healthy habits such as diet, exercise, and stress alleviation.
Ensuring fulfillment of personal commitments and adherence to scheduled appointments.
Assisting or cueing participants to avoid risky behaviors, substance abuse, overspending, and unnecessary conflicts.
Engaging in supportive and problem-solving discussions with participants.
Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship with participants.
Escorting participants to necessary medical, dental, or personal business appointments.
Reading to or for the participant.
Engaging in or discussing recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities.
Participating in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update meetings, if requested.
Traveling with a participant when engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.