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Direct Support Professional

Bridging Independent Living Together Inc.
Waltham, MA, USA
$20-$25 an hour
Full-time
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We are looking for qualified candidates to join our team and make a difference in the life of an individual. We are a small growing company looking to add compassionate, hard-working staff to our team.

We strive to provide amazing experiences for the individuals we work with.

We work with both teens and adults who live at home that need assistance with increasing their independent living skills.

Individuals we accept into our programming do not have behavioral issues that put the staff assigned to them at risk of harm.

Responsibilities

  • As a Direct Care Worker, you will help provide individuals with the tools and guidance needed to improve their skills and reach their goals
  • Assist and facilitate activities of daily living (ADLs) such as household maintenance, personal-care and hygiene, food shopping and preparation, budgeting, leisure activities and socialization skill development
  • Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling and work with residents to improve their personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior
  • Attend review meetings and other related appointments. Maintain trainings as required.
  • Communicate program participant's progress and any changes in daily notes
  • Transport individuals to various appointments, work, and recreational activities
  • 8 hour shift-we do not have overnight shifts and most of our hours are between the hours of 10am-7pm.

Qualifications include the ability to pass a background check, driver's license, reliable transportation, and excellent communication skills.

We currently are looking for candidates who are looking for daytime hours (between 9a-4p), as well as weekend hours if applicable.

Full time hours also available!

13 days ago
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