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Direct Care Staff - Brain Injury Services

Direct Care Staff - Brain Injury Services

AdvocatesRockport, Massachusetts, us
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

  • Starting rate $20 / hour

Direct Care Staff encourage and support individuals to lead fulfilling and more independent lives, focusing on empowerment, awareness and inclusion. In this role, you will partner with brain injury survivors to assist with daily activities such as household management, shopping and community-based appointments.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers room for advancement and many generous perks of employment. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of staff members.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma / GED

Additional Shift Details

Fri-Mon 7a-3p

Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, feeding, taking medications, and Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, both in the home and in the community. Assist with weighing program participants, take vital signs, gathers and records other data as requested.
  • Focusing on empowerment, collaborate with residents to develop treatment and behavior plans, and goal building and achievement.
  • Teach and model appropriate social and independent living skills. Encourage individuals to perform tasks as independently as possible and to participate in activities.
  • Actively participate in resident, family, team and staff meetings.
  • Accurately document progress and shift notes, changes to treatment and behavior plans, etc. Recognize and appropriately respond to changes in residents' status or behavior.

    • Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent degree. One year experience providing direct care with people who have cognitive or developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Enthusiasm, motivation, open-mindedness, creativity, and the desire to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgement.
  • Ability to operate basic computer applications.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients. May also drive company-owned wheelchair lift-equipped van.
  • Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

    • Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

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