Position: Per Diem Direct Support Professional
Location: Middletown, Durham, Bloomfield, Hartford, CT and surrounding areas
Pay: $20/hour
This is a per diem position for a Direct Support Professional supporting individuals in a residential/group home setting. Candidates must have current required certifications (PMT and CPR).
Schedule Availability: Per Diem
- 1st and 2nd shifts available; mostly weekends
- Must be willing to work some weekends.
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting individuals with activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, toileting, cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
- Completing all household chores as required
- Transporting individuals as needed or required by the facility
- Organizing and engaging individuals in activities
- Conducting client checks and ongoing monitoring
- Properly documenting per facility requirements
- Occasional lifting as required
- Teaching, supporting, and encouraging positive routines
- Grocery shopping and running errands as needed
- De-escalating situations and managing behaviors appropriately
- Working collaboratively as part of a team at each assigned facility
- Communicating professionally with Nurses, Clinical Staff, Directors, and Supervisors
- Communicating promptly with United Hiring Solutions regarding any issues or concerns
- Performing other duties as assigned by the facility
Qualifications (Required)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in group homes or similar settings
- Current PMT certification (required)
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (required)
- Satisfactory background check and driving record
Job Types: Contract, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Direct support or direct care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR/First Aid (Required)
- PMT (Required)
Work Location: In person
