Instructor (PCA, PCT, CNA, HHA) - Adult Day

Hartford Healthcare • Stratford, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

For over 60 years, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization. Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests and daily household operations.

Requirements

• Effective oral, written and electronic communication skills.
• CT Driver's License required
• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Three years experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and/or assists client in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual habilitation objectives.
• Assures client's personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and in good order including wheel chair, clothing and living space.
• Plans, schedules and transports clients to work, appointments and community activities.
• Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or health care professionals.
• Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritional habits and adherence to prescribed diets.
• Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of the site.
• Assists persons served to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual, developmental, health an safety needs.
• Adapts positively to a fast paced changing environment.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications and trainings.
• Creates and completes all related paperwork for mandatory compliance with DDS and other agencies.

Benefits

• Career growth and movement opportunities within our network
• On-going education and training
• Robust Benefits Package
• Special Interest Groups
• MedBridge Subscription
• Referral Bonus Program (top leader number of employee referrals in the industry)
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Discount Programs
• Supportive culture
• Awards & Recognition
• Flexible Scheduling
• Rewarding Compensation
• 401K with company match
• Clinical specialty opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED