Direct Support/ Caregiver – Hourly Incentives!

At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, & Impactful!

Location(s): Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Milford, New Fairfield, Newtown, Prospect, & Ridgefield

Hours: 2nd Shift (Evening) & 3rd Shift (Overnight), Weekend availability a requirement

Pay Rate: $ 17.25/ hourly (Shift & weekend hourly incentives ($2 -$7 per hour)

Retention Bonus: Opportunities for up to $ 3,000 retention bonus for select programs

Responsibilities:

• Many of our medical programs allow our direct support professionals to working alongside a clinical team, seasoned nursing staff- learning awaits.
• Transporting individuals in the community for appointment and activities.
• You will be responsible for providing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLS) and care for adult individuals with disabilities.
• Documentation and recording of pertinent medial information or observations throughout shift.
• Cooking and feeding of meals, ambulating and positioning of individuals based on activity, bathing, clothing, and toileting.

Benefits:

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
• Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
• PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
• Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
• Paid time off (increases over years of service)
• A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
• Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
• Employee mentorship program
• Extensive paid training and certification program
• Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Willingness to learn, no experience needed
• Valid Driver’s License is required

To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro