Direct Support Staff (Home Care)

Perfect Care Inc.•Danielson, CT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for home care services in Danielson, CT. The role involves providing direct support to participants in their homes and community settings, assisting them with daily living activities, medication management, and promoting healthy habits and social engagement. The staff will also help participants avoid risky behaviors and substance abuse, and foster independence and community re-integration. Participation in recovery plan development and meetings may also be required.

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

Provide Recovery Assistant services of at least 15-minutes duration to participants in their homes and community settings.
Assist participants with meal planning, preparation, shopping, and housekeeping.
Help participants with basic household tasks, including temperature regulation and bill paying.
Assist with personal grooming and hygiene, including bathing and dressing.
Ensure appropriate use of emergency medical services.
Assist or cue participants in engaging in family, social, and recreational activities.
Guide participants in the appropriate use of natural community supports and routine medical/dental services.
Ensure participants use medications as prescribed, including self-administration.
Promote healthy habits such as diet, exercise, and stress management.
Assist participants in fulfilling personal commitments and adhering to scheduled appointments.
Support participants in avoiding risky behaviors, substance abuse, overspending, and unnecessary conflicts.
Engage in supportive and problem-solving discussions with participants.
Establish and maintain a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship with participants.
Escort participants to necessary appointments.
Engage in recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities with participants.
Participate in waiver Recovery Plan development and update meetings if requested.
Travel with a participant when engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.