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Helping People Excel
Cheshire, CT, US
Summary
Provide high-quality care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by implementing service plans and assisting with daily living skills. Responsibilities include documenting progress, maintaining activity schedules, and transporting individuals to appointments or outings.
Job Description
Thur, Fri 3pm-11pm
At HPE, Inc meeting and exceeding the wants and needs of the individuals that we serve is, and will remain our first priority.
It is the mission of Helping People Excel, Inc and its employees to always:
Respect the wants and needs of all the people we serve
About us
Helping People Excel, Inc. was established September 25, 2007, and our employees follow our mission to provide exceptional care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Mission Statement
- Afford the people we serve with a setting and the mechanisms to enhance their ability to adapt to a positive, nurturing, warm, diverse, and multicultural environment
- Ensure the people we serve have the opportunity to make choices that will enhance their personal growth
- Help the people we serve to participate in community life experiences
- Exercise productive control over their lives and have meaningful relationships and associations
- Treat the people we serve, their family members, friends, associates, and guardians with respect and dignity at all times
We are searching for compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Professionals to work with adults with disabilities in group homes and the community. The following shifts are available.
Please indicate which position you are interested in when applying.
- Part Time / Full Time / Per Diem
- First Shift / Second Shift / Overnights
- Weekends
Job Duties: Provide the highest quality of service to the individuals served. Implement, document, and follow each individual's overall plan of service. Assist individuals with their daily living skills and ensure adherence with activity schedule (this may include cooking, cleaning, outings). Provide support for development, maintenance, or enhancement of independent functioning skills in the area of sensory-motor, cognition, personal care, hygiene, etc. Participate in development and implementation of the Overall Plan of Service for the individuals, completing all required documentation. Must be able to use personal vehicle for transporting individuals to outings or medical appointments (mileage is reimbursed on a biweekly basis).
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent. (Required)
- At least one year of experience working as a caregiver or with individuals with disabilities. (Required)
- Must have current CPR/First Aid, PMT and DDS MedCert.
- Must have valid driver’s license and registered vehicle with insurance.
- Must have a good driving record and and be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must have excellent English communication skills and the ability to read and write effectively.
Benefits:
- Job Types: Full-time and Part-time positions may qualify for the following benefits:
- Medical & Dental Insurance offered to all full-time employees.
- 401k Retirement Plan is offered to eligible employees after one year of service.
- Paid Time Off
- Salary: $18.43/hour
- Quarterly Incentives
Helping People Excel, Inc is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, or military service.
Thur, Fri 3pm-11pm
