Direct Support Staff (Home Care)

Perfect Care Inc. • Bethel, CT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves providing home care services in Bethel, CT. The role focuses on assisting participants with daily living activities, promoting independence, and supporting their re-integration into the community. Services are provided in the participant's home and other community settings, with hours varying according to the Recovery Plan.

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 or cue them to perform tasks such as meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, and basic household tasks.
• Assist participants with or cue them with personal grooming and hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and oral care.
• Assist participants with or cue them to appropriately use emergency medical services.
• Assist or cue participants to engage in family, social, and recreational activities.
• Assist or cue participants in the appropriate use of natural community supports and routine medical/dental services.
• Assist or cue participants with the use of medications as prescribed and healthy habits.
• Assist or cue participants in fulfilling personal commitments and adhering to scheduled appointments.
• Assist or cue participants to avoid 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.
• Read to or for the participant.
• Engage in or discuss recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities with the participant.
• Participate in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update meetings, if requested.
• Travel with a participant when engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED