Direct Care Staff - FT and PT Positions Available!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Marrakech is looking for staff to work with our wonderful participants with developmental disabilities, physical, behavioral or other needs in a group home setting.
We seek nurturing people who will provide care with respect and dignity as well as promote independence and community integration.
Start a career in Human Services!
Part-Time and Full-Time positions available!
SUMMARY
We are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons with developmental and physical disabilities. This person will be responsible for implementing behavior programs and other habilitation programs, and also facilitating and promoting community integration and safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure individuals’ medical health issues are addressed. This may include scheduling doctor’s appointments, providing transportation to appointments, following through on doctor’s orders and communicating all pertinent health issues to supervisor.
- Assist individuals in daily activities including daily hygiene functions.
- Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs and other team recommended programs and procedures.
- Assist in the completion of individual assessments.
- Model positive adult roles in the community.
- Foster community belonging through person-centered appropriate activities.
- Ask for assistance from co-workers and supervisors when unsure of job duties and refer to program policies and procedures for job clarification.
- Supervise and assist in the preparation of food for individuals following special prescribed diets and food consistency.
Implement eating procedures as written, if applicable.
- Overnight awake staff is required to complete hourly safety checks on the individual.
- Assist individuals in community integration and improving their overall quality of life.
REQUIREMENTS :
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
- Understanding the nature of human systems : individual, group, organization, community and society, and their major interactions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Skill in identifying and selecting natural opportunities which promote growth and goal attainment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Skill in implementing interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Process skills which are required to implement services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); 3 to 6 months-related experience and / or training, or human service training certificate.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain the following licenses / certifications :
- Department of Developmental Services - Medication Certification (to be obtained within six months of hire).
- Public Service License valid for the state of Connecticut (if applicable).
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity
Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.
J-18808-Ljbffr
Direct Care Workers Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!
JobPosting","title":"Direct Care Workers Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!","datePosted":"2024-10-20T00:00:00","validThrough":null,"description":"Start a career in Human Services! \nPart-Time & Full-Time positions available! \n \nSUMMARY \nWe are looking for staff to provide direct care to per...
CDL A Drivers Make $75,000 to over $100,000 per year. Solo, OTR, & Team Positions - Sign On Bonuses Available
If you're an accomplished driver with over 3 months of experience and a Class A CDL, your skills are eagerly sought after nationwide. Say goodbye to wasted engagements; your experience positions you for direct matches. Specializations such as Hazmat, Tanker, or Flatbed are highly sought after in tod...
Support Staff Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!
JobPosting","title":"Support Staff Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!","datePosted":"2024-10-20T00:00:00","validThrough":null,"description":"Start a career in Human Services! \nPart-Time and Full-Time positions available! \n \nSUMMARY \nWe are looking for staff to provide direct care to persons...
Pulmonary/Critical Care - Part Time & Full Time Positions Available; Student Loan Repayment up to $250,000 and/or Incentive Pay
Army healthcare team, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself into a special culture and environment in which your diagnoses and treatments will support the readiness of our military's efforts and improve the lives of Soldiers and their families. As part of our collaborative, multi-discipl...
Direct Support Professionals Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!
JobPosting","title":"Direct Support Professionals Needed! FT and PT Positions Available!","datePosted":"2024-10-20T00:00:00","validThrough":null,"description":"Start a career in Human Services! \nPart-Time and Full-Time positions available! \n \nSUMMARY \nWe are looking for staff to provide direct ...
Preventive Medicine - Part Time & Full Time Positions Available; Student Loan Repayment up to $250,000 and/or Incentive Pay
Army health care team, youll plan, coordinate and direct a program to maintain health, improve physical fitness, and prevent disease and injury. Army Reserve health care team responsibilities include creating, implementing and overseeing programs that improve physical fitness, prevent disease and re...
Direct Care Worker (DCW) PT 16 HRS - Hawley Street/Quentin Street Training Provided
The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. To assist in the Program Director and Assistant in the preparation of each individual client’s Individualized Plan of Service or Individual Edu...
Southington | Entry-Level Positions | Direct Care Worker
Have next-level communication skills, are confident, and have the profound ability and sophistication to speak with people, compassionately understand and nurture abilities from all walks of life and backgrounds. Recognized for high standards of care, consistent scheduling, work-life balance, report...
FOOD SERVICE WORKER / DISHWASHER - ( Immediate Opportunities PT/ FT / Per Diem )
Exciting Food Service & Dishwasher Opportunities! Are you seeking flexible, competitive-paying food service opportunities ? We’re hiring now for a variety of positions across New London County and nearby areas: Cooks , dishwashers , servers , bartenders , and food service professiona...
Farmington | Entry-Level Positions | Direct Care Worker
Have next-level communication skills, are confident, and have the profound ability and sophistication to speak with people, compassionately understand and nurture abilities from all walks of life and backgrounds. Recognized for high standards of care, consistent scheduling, work-life balance, report...