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What are some common challenges disability services assistants face when supporting students or clients, and how can these be managed?

Disability Services Assistants often encounter challenges such as accommodating diverse needs, ensuring timely access to resources, and maintaining effective communication with both clients and staff. Balancing a high caseload while providing personalized support can be demanding. Successful assistants manage these challenges through strong organizational skills, ongoing training in accessibility best practices, and regular collaboration with educators, case managers, and medical professionals to provide holistic support. Open communication and flexibility are key to adapting to each individual's unique requirements.

What is a disability services assistant?

Disability Services Assistants are professionals who support individuals with disabilities in educational, workplace, or community settings. Their main role is to provide assistance that enables individuals to access services, accommodations, and resources needed for daily activities or academic success. This may include helping with note-taking, mobility, communication, or using assistive technology. They often work under the supervision of disability services coordinators or specialists, ensuring compliance with legal requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Their work is crucial in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disability services assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disability Services Assistant, you need a background in disability support, knowledge of relevant legislation, and typically a certificate or diploma in disability or community services. Familiarity with assistive technologies, case management software, and accessibility tools is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and problem-solving abilities help build trust and effectively support clients' needs. These competencies ensure personalized, respectful assistance that empowers individuals with disabilities and supports organizational compliance.
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Housekeeping Services Assistant

Presbyterian Homes & Services

Hutchinson, MN • On-site

$19.09 - $20.59/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago


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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 239 rated social care providers


Job description

Overview
Put Your Purpose To Work at PHS • We Have a Place for YOU • Apply To Harmony River Living Center Today!
At Harmony River, find purpose and passion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resource in our ministry-focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in order to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.
Harmony River is seeking a Temporary Housekeeping Services Assistant to join our team at Harmony River in Hutchinson, MN.
Schedule: 6:00am- 2:30pm/7:00am- 3:30pm. Every third weekend, rotating holidays.
The warm and inviting community of Harmony River is located in western Minnesota. There is a clear sense of camaraderie and community when you cross the threshold of this beautiful campus.
This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living with Memory Care, Care Center/Long Term Care, Long Term Care with Memory Care, Transitional Care/Rehab
Address: 1555 Sherwood Street NE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
As an employee you can take advantage of a variety of amenities such as:
- Discounted employee Meals
- Beautiful work environment
In proximity to: Rosendale, Cosmos, Greenleaf, Action, Litchfield, Cedar Mills, Jennie, Dassel, Darmin, Cokato, Winsted, Lester Prairie, Watertown, Mayer, Norwood Young America, Cologne, Waconia, Lake Lillian, Hamburg, Assumption, Green Isle, Arlington, Gaylor, Brownton, Stewart, New Auburn, Gibbon, Fernando, Winthrop, Buffalo Lake.
Responsibilities
The housekeeping services staff is responsible for maintaining and assuring uncompromising levels of cleanliness in work areas, buildings and grounds. The housekeeping services staff is responsible for maintaining an attractive and comfortable home in an environment consistent with regulations and established policies and procedures.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
• General cleaning, floor care, washing, sanitizing, polishing furniture/fixtures, waste removal, stocking supplies, cleaning windows, collecting laundry from resident rooms and designated areas, sorting, labeling, washing, drying and distributing linens, and resident personal clothing per assigned schedule, ironing articles as required, inspecting laundry and linen, informing supervisor of replacement needs for communication with residents/families, and other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that housekeeping and laundry supplies are replenished in work areas.
• Ensure that equipment, tools, and supplies are cleaned and properly stored at the end of each shift.
Qualifications
  • Must have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, coworkers, family members, visitors, and the general public.
  • Must possess the ability to take direction, prioritize duties, and organize work with others.
  • Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Pay Range
The estimated starting pay range for this role is $19.09 - $20.59 per hour. This good faith estimate is based upon PHS's typical starting pay range for this role. Actual pay range depends upon many factors including each individual employee's qualifications and market conditions and is subject to change.
Benefits
Full-time benefits-eligible employment begins at a minimum of 30 hours per week:
  • Health, and dental, including applicable HSA & FSA
  • Employer Contribution to HSA for eligible Health Plans
  • Life insurance (AD&D)
  • Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match
  • Holiday pay and extended sick

Full and Part-time benefits-eligible employment working between 20-29 hours per week:
  • Vision insurance
  • Voluntary short-term & long-term disability
  • Accident & hospitalization coverage
  • Education assistance programs

All employees:
  • Accrue PTO (Paid time off)
  • Same-day pay
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • College partnership educational discounts
  • Access to Learn to Live Resources

About PHS
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living and the overall well-being for those they serve. Today, PHS is one of the largest nonprofit providers of senior housing and services in the nation.
PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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