Oak Hill/Gilead
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Salary
$19 - $19 / HOUR
The role involves providing direct support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including personal care, household services, and facilitating community and vocational activities based on individual goals. Responsibilities also include maintaining program records, ensuring participant cleanliness and well-being, and safely administering medications.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license, though no prior experience in direct care is required. The position encourages applications from those new to the field or seeking a career change.
Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your medical deductible in an HSA account) 403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you) Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Long-term Disability Insurance Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways Staff Recognition and Appreciation Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary (including CPR training) This is a union position and pays $18.50 – $19.4 per hour dependent on shift.
Provides information for program maintenance and evaluation, and meets Oak Hill’s policies, procedures, licensing and certification regulations by collecting, recording and charting data, including electronically maintained records. Maintains program participants’ cleanliness, comfort and well-being and facilitates the development and maintenance of self-help and daily living skills by providing guidance and assistance in the completion of personal hygiene tasks. Facilitates program implementation by preparing materials for program participant-related activities or projects as needed. Maintains program participant’s health and well-being by promoting/encouraging self-administration of prescription and non-prescription medications; administering medication; documenting medication administration, and any errors which may occur, as specified in Oak Hill’s policies and procedures; observing and reporting on changes in behavior, physical and mental appearance to so that issues can be addressed as needed. Protects program participants and employees by applying Emergency First Aid and CPR procedures Observes and maintains confidentiality by treating information regarding program participants with discretion and complying with all applicable policies and procedures protecting the identity and medical information of program participants. We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability. Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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