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Description

Direct Support Staff help and support residents of Cheshire Homes to live a meaningful life in which they develop skills and work to reach their goals.
The needs of the resident define the parameters of the staff duties. This means as peoples lives change so will the supports required to live a full meaningful life.
Staff must be flexible and open minded to change. This position requires full body movement, as well as the ability to be on your feet for hours at a time. Applicants must be able to speak and write English.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE 1-2 YEARS EXPERINCE IN DIRECT-SUPPORT CARE.
Duties Include, but not limited to:
* Provide support in all aspects of life: personal care, social interaction, feeding, and supported decision making while in the mind set of Person-Centered Principles.
* Be available to residents to provide support, active listening, and assistance when needed.
* Maintain awareness of the health status of each resident and assist in early detection of health concerns. Distribute medication in accordance with Medication Accreditation. Staff may be asked to attend medical appointments with residents.
*  A range of moderate to intense physical exertion is required when assisting residents with dressing, personal care, transfers and lifts, and some cleaning.
* Ability to write daily progress notes, medical notes, staff communication notes, incident reports and all other documentation assigned, while using a professional and objective style.
* Be knowledgeable and abide by all established policies and procedures of Cheshire Homes and of the work location where you are assigned.
* Complete household duties, such as: cooking, cleaning, trash removal, laundry, shoveling, etc.
* Interact appropriately and communicate effectively with residents, team members, supervisors, and community partners.
Casual staff are offered Night, Day, Evening, and Weekend shifts. All applicants must have weekend availability.