Direct Support Staff (Home Care)

Perfect Care Inc.•Clinton, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing home care services in Clinton, CT, with varied hours according to the Recovery Plan. The role focuses on assisting participants with daily living activities, promoting independence, and supporting their re-integration into the community.

Requirements

Must 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

Providing Recovery Assistant services of at least 15-minutes duration in the participant's home and community settings.
Performing or assisting/cueing participants with meal planning, preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and basic household tasks.
Assisting or cueing participants with personal grooming and hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and oral care.
Ensuring appropriate use of emergency medical services.
Assisting or cueing participants to engage in family, social, and recreational activities.
Guiding participants in the appropriate use of natural community supports and routine medical/dental services.
Ensuring participants use medications as prescribed, including self-administration.
Promoting healthy habits such as diet, exercise, and stress alleviation.
Supporting participants in fulfilling personal commitments and adhering 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 the participant.
Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive, companionship relationship.
Escorting participants to necessary appointments.
Reading to or for the participant.
Engaging in or discussing recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities.
Participating in waiver Recovery Plan development and update meetings if requested.
Traveling with a participant when engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.