Direct Support Staff (Home Care)

Perfect Care Inc.•New London, CT

12d

About The Position

This home care position provides Recovery Assistant services to participants in their homes and other community settings in New London, Connecticut. Services are provided for at least 15 minutes and according to the participant’s Recovery Plan. The role supports participants with household and personal care tasks, health and safety, community participation, appointments, and independent functioning. The position also involves supportive discussions and companionship, and may include participation in Recovery Plan meetings when requested by the DMHAS Support Coordinator.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Have at least a high school diploma or GED.
Have a valid Connecticut driver's license or state-issued identification card.
Be registered with DMHAS as having completed an approved Recovery Assistant training program.
Have a criminal background check conducted within six months of application.
Meet continuing education and/or training requirements set by DMHAS.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist with meal planning and preparation, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, clothing repairs, and basic household tasks when the participant is unable to complete them independently.
Assist or cue participants with dressing, grooming, bathing, oral care, and other personal hygiene.
Support participants in the appropriate use of emergency medical services and routine medical and dental services.
Assist or cue participants to use medications as prescribed, including self-administration.
Encourage healthy habits, including a healthy diet, exercise, and behaviors intended to alleviate stress.
Assist or cue participants to engage in family, social, and recreational activities and make appropriate use of natural community supports.
Assist participants with fulfilling personal commitments and attending scheduled clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial or court appointments and meetings.
Assist or cue participants to avoid risky behaviors, substance abuse, overspending, and unnecessary conflicts.
Provide supportive, problem-solving-oriented discussions and establish and maintain a helpful, supportive companionship relationship with participants.
Escort participants to necessary medical, dental, or personal business appointments; read to or for participants; and engage in or discuss recreational, hobby, or sport-related activities.
Engage in other activities directed at reducing disability, restoring functioning, and supporting independent participation in social, interpersonal, family, or community activities and community reintegration.
Participate in waiver Recovery Plan development and quarterly Recovery Plan update meetings when requested by the DMHAS Support Coordinator.
Travel with a participant when also engaged in a qualifying waiver service activity.