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Apply NowWe Are Hiring Direct Care Counselor - Assisted Living 012 - PRN, Rotating - Old Orchard Group Home - Shelton, CTWhy Join Ascension? St. Vincent's Health Services, part of Ascension, operates St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, and a number of other sites of care. Founded by the Daughters of Charity in 1903, St. Vincent's is a mission-driven organization committed to exceptional healthcare for all with special consideration for the poor and underserved.What You Will Do As an Associate with St. Vincent's Health Services-, you will have the opportunity to:Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person-centered plans, individual needs/requests and daily household operations.You will: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.Effective communication, oral, written and electronic skills.Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of the site.Assists individuals to meet their physical emotional spiritual developmental health and safety needs.Adapts positively to fast paced changing environment.Maintain required licenses certifications and trainings.Completes all related paperwork for mandatory compliance with DDS and other related agencies.Other Duties as assignedWhat You Will Need Licenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s):Licensed
