New London County** Direct Care Staff
Company: Change Incorporated
Location: New London
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Reports To: -Care Supervisor Purpose: -Services are in place to
provide services to the participant in his/her home and in other
community settings. We will train! - Responsibilities: Performing
the following tasks if the participant (by reason of physical or
psychiatric disability) is unable to perform them, or assisting, or
cueing the participant to perform them:Meal planning and
preparation, shopping, housekeeping (e.g., changing linens, washing
dishes, vacuuming/ dusting, laundry, mending clothing repairs),
basic household tasks (e.g., regulating home temperature, storing
food appropriately, resolving issues about bill paying). Dressing,
personal grooming and hygiene. Appropriate use of emergency medical
services. Assisting or cueing the participant to perform or become
engaged in:Family, social, recreational activities. Appropriate use
of natural community supports (e.g., social clubs, faith-based
supports). Appropriate use of routine medical/ dental services Use
of medications as prescribed, including self-administration of
medications. Healthy habits (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, and
behaviors designed to alleviate stress). Fulfillment of personal
commitments, and adherence to scheduled appointments/ meetings
(e.g., clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial/court)
Assisting or cueing to avoid:Risky behaviors (e.g., unprotected
sex, smoking/excessive use of tobacco products, unsafe driving/
driving without a seat belt, unsafe relationships, and criminal
activities). Substance abuse Overspending Unnecessary conflicts
Supportive and Problem solving-oriented discussions with the
participant Establishing and maintaining a helpful, supportive,
companionship relationship with the participant that involves such
activities as:Escorting the participant to necessary medical,
dental, or personal business appointments Reading to or for the
participant Engaging in or discussing recreational, hobby, or
sport-related activities Other activities directed at reducing
disability, restoring participant functioning and achieving
independent participation in social, interpersonal, family, or
community activities and full community re-integration and
independence - Flexible Schedules - Incentivised Fill Ins - Sick
Time Accrual - Employee Events
Keywords: Change Incorporated, New England , New London County** Direct Care Staff, Other , New London, Northeast
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