Direct Care Intern

Bridgewell
Peabody, MA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission : Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

Summary : Program Interns will have the ability to observe how individuals supported work towards self-sufficiency in a home setting, and ultimately, participate in their daily routines and activities to gain valuable experience in activities of daily living.

In residential or day program settings, an intern's initial focus will be on observation of individuals and building relationships, and then progress into sharing in activities, participating in community outings, and learning about the individual needs of each person supported.

Following a period of observation and review of ISP, behavior support plans and other specialized support plans with the manager and program staff, the intern will gradually begin to participate in general care routines and program management activities including cooking, exercise routines, family interactions, and use of technology in the home for skill building.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assist individuals with all activities of daily living -may include meal prep, cooking, shopping, cleaning, taking walks, going to the movies, crafts, or even watching TV.
  • Observe and provide services to individuals according to, DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF and all applicable regulatory standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
  • Maintain safety of all individuals including implementing emergency policies as needed.
  • Complete core training certifications including CPR / FA, OSHA, PABC, if applicable (Bridgewell provides training).
  • Any additional mandated trainings and certifications as required by the program.
  • May accompany staff as they transport individuals as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Education / Experience :

  • High school seniors, new graduates, college students preferred.
  • Interest in finding out about the human services field
  • Desire to want to have fun, make a difference and learn new skills

Required Skills / Knowledge :

  • Great interpersonal skills.
  • Sense of humor
  • Requires acceptable CORI and national criminal background check according to Bridgewell policy.

Physical Demands :

  • While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to climb stairs.
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
  • Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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