Direct Support Personnel

Amergis Healthcare has an opportunity for a Direct Care Worker to provide support in Bennington, Vermont.

Local Pay: $25/hour, paid weekly

Qualifications:

• High School degree or equivalent 
• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Experience in a direct support or similar role

Schedule: 40 hours per week, all shifts available

7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm – 7am

Job Duties:

• Participates in daily skill building with residents relative to personal care, independent living, and community involvement. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Uses a manner of speaking consistent with adult interactions that convey respect and encourage independence.
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team. Assists with treatment plan development, attends staff meetings as directed by supervisor. Provides case management as assigned. Serves as advocate for the residents.
• Maintains all documentation required by policy and procedure. Submits documentation for payroll, client records, incident reports, and other daily functions in an accurate and timely fashion. Maintains medical administration certification. Documents in protocols in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties as assigned. Promptly reports problems with facility, furnishings, vehicle, or grounds to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Duration: 13 weeks with likely extension

Amergis proudly offers weekly pay, BCBS health benefits, Paid Time Off Programs, College Partnership benefits, Perkspot Employee Discount Program, 401K Savings Plan, and Employee Assistance and Work/Life Program including free Counseling Services

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