Direct Care Worker

Change, Inc. will be recruiting at the Bridgeport American Job Center on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 10am to 1pm.** Seekingto fill Direct Care positions in the greater Stamford area. Hourly starting rate $18.25 per hour.

**Purpose:** Provide direct care services to participants in his/her home and in other community settings.

The work schedule is a 'flex schedule' in that it may require work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift based on the needs of the individuals served by Change Incorporated. This position may be assigned to work in various locations/homes. If working hours extend beyond normal business hours, compensation will follow wage and hour guidelines established under the Fair Labor Standards Act as identified in the Change Inc.'s Personnel Policies and Procedures.

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:

1. 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).
2. Dressing, personal grooming and hygiene.
3. Appropriate use of emergency medical services.

Assisting or cueing the participant to perform or become engaged in:

1. Family, social, and recreational activities.
2. Appropriate use of natural community supports (e.g., social clubs, faith-based supports).
3. Appropriate use of routine medical/ dental services
4. Use of medications as prescribed, including self-administration of medications.
5. Healthy habits (e.g., healthy diet, exercise, and behaviors designed to alleviate stress).
6. Fulfillment of personal commitments, and adherence to scheduled appointments/ meetings (e.g., clinical, vocational, educational, and judicial/court)

Assisting or cueing to avoid:

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