What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion/Caregiver position at ARI of Connecticut, Inc.?
Description : The Companion (Direct Support Professional) seeks to enrich the lives of the individuals we serve and implements the various aspects of the residential program with an emphasis on working with each individual in a “hands-on” capacity based on their needs/interests, both within their home and out in the community. Key responsibilities include but not limited to : Supports the residents’ efforts to plan and carry out their daily routine, social/recreational activities and events, etc. Support the residents’ efforts to meet the various demands of daily living including meeting basic health and medical/nutritional needs, attending to the area of personal hygiene and general appearance, responsible handling of personal finances, maintaining individual and shared living areas, use of leisure time, etc. Actively seeks “teachable moments” throughout the workday with each of the residents to encourage an atmosphere in which natural learning occurs on an on-going basis.
Current FULL TIME positions:
Full Time: Monday through Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm (40 hours weekly)
Full Time: Tuesday through Saturday 3:00pm - 11:00pm (40 hours weekly)
Full Time: Saturday through Wednesday 3:00pm - 11:00pm (40 hours weekly)
Full Time: Thursday & Friday 3:00pm – 11:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 3:00pm (32 hours weekly)
Current PART TIME positions:
Monday through Friday 4:00pm - 9:00pm (25 hours weekly)
Saturday & Sunday noon - 8:00pm (16 hours weekly)
Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm - 11:00pm (16 hours weekly)
Monday through Friday 6:00am - 9:00am (15 hours weekly)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.46 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
