Direct Support Staff

Perfect Care Inc.•Enfield, CT

11d•$17 - $18•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for home care services in Enfield, CT. The role involves providing Recovery Assistant services of at least 15-minutes duration to participants in their homes and community settings. These services aim to assist participants with daily living tasks, promote healthy habits, prevent risky behaviors, and foster social and community re-integration.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Performing or assisting/cueing participants with meal planning and 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.
Guiding participants in the appropriate use of natural community supports and routine medical/dental services.
Ensuring participants use medications as prescribed and promoting healthy habits.
Supporting participants in fulfilling personal commitments and attending 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 appointments.
Participating in waiver Recovery Plan development and update meetings if requested.
Traveling with a participant when engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.