Overnight DSP Caregivers Needed in Vernon and surrounding towns!
Always Best Care is looking for the perfect caregiver/Direct Support Professional to assist our female client overnights from 8pm to 8 am by keeping her safe and engaged in activities while awake. The ideal DSP must be able to provide gentle redirection and approach their work in a calm manner that provides reassurance to our client . You will need experience in working with aphasia (non-verbal) individuals and have experience deescalating situations and managing behaviors if necessary of those living with autism . MUST BE WILLING TO WORK IN HOME WITH DOGS. If you fit the descriptions below and are experienced in the responsibilities to bring a great quality of life to our female client, we would love to speak to you!
You can also round out your schedule with additional weekday shifts if you are looking for full-time work. Join Our Compassionate Team!
Evenings and Weekends Available
Location: Vernon
Duties include:
- ADL assistance: Showering, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders
- Light Housekeeping and Laundry
_ Meal Preparation
- Engaging and communicating with the client
Qualifications:
- Has experience with autism and those on the spectrum
- Preferably 2+ years of caregiving experience with Intellectual Disabilities
- Very good at keeping a conversation and keeping the client engaged
Requirements:
- - VALID Connecticut driver’s license, registered & insured vehicle (hourly assignments)
- DEPENDABLE, ABLE to attend all assignments ON TIME daily during all weather conditions (rain, snow, sleet)
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management via telephone, email, or in person
- All candidates MUST be authorized to work in the United States and reside in Connecticut
- Ability to pass state and national background checks
Always Best Care of Central Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Here are the advantages of working for Always Best Care:
- Competitive, weekly pay ranging from $17 - $19 per hour
- Immediate/Daily Pay get paid after first shift for hours worked *
- RETIREMENT PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
- Accrued Sick Time
- Aflac (including short-term and long-term disability, Cancer Rider, Intensive Care Rider, Hospitalization Rider)
- Life Insurance
- Low-Cost Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Refer a friend program
- Employee C.A.R.E.S. Program
- Additional PAID Monthly Trainings Opportunities
- Regular Caregiver Awards and Appreciation Events
- Opportunity for pay raise after 90 days of active employment
- Flexible Schedules
- Field Support Supervisor
- Growth Opportunities within
- PPE Supplies while on shift
- Mileage reimbursement for client transportation
- Supportive and understanding office staff with a focus of keeping you SAFE in the workplace!
* Ability to receive pay before payday up to % of daily earnings
Since 2009, Always Best Care of Central Connecticut (DCP registration no. HCA. 0000369) has helped families with non-medical in-home care and Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care placement services. We promise our clients consistency with our caregivers as well as exceptional care. We hire employees who are inherently courteous and polite, who will treat all our clients with the highest level of respect and dignity.
How to Apply:
- Submit a resume and cover letter on Indeed
- Stop in at our office location for an application and interview at 621 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 06040 (Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 3:00 pm)
Come be a vital part of our team, where your dedication and compassion make a real difference in people's lives. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey of caregiving excellence with us!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a car to provide transportation to our clients and assist with errands?
Experience:
- Caring for those living with Intellectual Disabiilites: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person