Personal Care Attendant (PCA, PCT, CNA, HHA) - Adult Residential

Hartford Healthcare•Stratford, CT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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 for over 60 years. Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization. Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth with locations around the state. We are an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Requirements

CT Driver's License required

Responsibilities

Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests and daily household operations
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.