Personal Care Attendant (PCA) - Per Diem

Description

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For over 60 years, St. Vincent’s Special Needs Services (SVSNS) has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, acute brain injury, neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders. Each year, more than 400 children, adults and their families receive services from the organization. As a private provider of residential services for DDS, SVSNS’ group homes are licensed by DDS and proudly hold the distinction of consistently attaining maximum licensure and accreditation status. Today, we operate 8 fully accessible licensed Adult group homes (each house is home to six residents) in six communities: Bridgeport, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, Newtown and Trumbull.

Job Summary: Providing personal hygiene and grooming care to clients; Assistance with toileting, ambulation, etc.; Providing meals for clients' nutritional needs; Reporting changes in clients' condition to supervisor, Performing routine housekeeping and home management duties. Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Supervises, trains, and/or assists client in accordance with the person-centered plan, including personal care, recreation, and reinforcement of individual habilitation objectives.
• Assures client's personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and in good order including wheel chair, clothing and living space. Plans, schedules and transports clients to work, appointments and community activities.
• Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and/or health care professionals.
• Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritional habits and adherence to prescribed diets.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

BLS Provider.

• CT Driver's License - Required
• CT DMV Public Endorsement (PSL), must be PSL Qualifying
• DDS Medication Administering Certification, must be DDS Medication Administering Certifiable
• Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Red Cross obtained within 2 months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education:  High school diploma or GED - Required

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