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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Princeton, NJ · On-site

$18.68/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

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Direct Support Staff

Amston, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Professional

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$18.68 - $22.68/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

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Direct Support Staff

Ashford, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Staff

Ellington, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Staff

Putnam, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Staff

Killingly, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Marlton, NJ · On-site

$19.68 - $21/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Princeton, NJ

$18.68/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Marlton, NJ · On-site

$19.68 - $21/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

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Direct Support Staff

Andover, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Staff

Tolland, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

Network Human Services

Direct Support Staff

Killingly, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

Network Human Services

Direct Support Staff

Manchester, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Staff

Coventry, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Atlantic City, NJ · On-site

$18.68 - $24.68/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Marlton, NJ · On-site

$19.68 - $21/hr

Duties: - Provide direct support to residents in accordance with their individual care plans - Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and ...

Network Human Services

Direct Support Staff

Manchester, CT · On-site

$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents' family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.

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Direct Support Staff

Willimantic, CT • On-site

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$20.54 - $20.81/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Do you have a passion for enriching the lives of persons with disabilities?

Join our team today and make a difference!

Pay: Starting at $20.54/hour ranging to $20.81/hour for qualified experience

 

Shifts Available:

  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
  • Weekdays and weekends


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Direct Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of resident care as well as for routine maintenance of the residence.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

The Direct Support Staff reports directly to the Manager also the Lead Direct Support Staff on duty for all aspects of the job responsibilities. Develops and maintains relationships with the following:

  • Residents, Manager, Lead Direct Support Staff, co-workers, Agency Nurses, Agency Behaviorist, residents’ family and/or guardians, Healthcare Consultants, DDS employees, and people in the community.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School diploma or GED is required.
  2. Obtain and maintain medication certification.
  3. Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
  4. Maturity, good judgment, and ability to handle confidential information.
  5. Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in First Aid, CPR, PMT, Abuse/Neglect, DDS Medication Administration and other resident's specific medical and habilitative needs. Attend all required in-services and staff meetings. Review and follow all agency policies and procedures.
  6. Competent in basic computer skills, experienced with electronic health records is preferred.
  7. Valid Connecticut Driver’s License and eligibility for Network, Inc.'s auto insurance.
  8. Must be physically able to assist participants when necessary (i.e. lifting, using approved adaptive equipment, using approved physical restraint techniques).
  9. Must be proficient, or become proficient, and maintain proficiency in the electronic health record system THERAP.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

 1. Participate, as assigned, in providing all aspects of direct resident care as described in residents' individual plan and properly documenting activities as appropriate by applicable rules, regulations, and licensing including:

  • activities of daily living (ADL)
  • individual plan goal activities
  • socialization
  • development and communication skills
  • development of meaningful interpersonal relationships
  • development of self-preservation skills
  • development of habilitation skills
  • personal hygiene
  • transportation
  • positive role model
  • leisure and recreation skills
  • development of cooking skills
  • implement behavioral plan

 2. Participate, as assigned, in all routine residence maintenance as is appropriate within the normal context of home ownership.

3. Responsible for safeguarding and proper handling of residents’ belongings and funds on the premises.

4. Documents appropriate resident and residence electronic health records including:

  •  periodic resident specific status assessment
  • daily resident specific task analysis charts
  • other daily resident specific records as directed
  • ongoing inter-staff communication in the T-logs
  • medication administration documentation
  • resident attendance
  • ongoing residence maintenance records as directed
  • other records as directed

5. Participates in the normal family routine of meal preparation, as needed and assigned.

6. Participation in an ongoing program of staff in-service and staff meetings.