Direct Support Associate; Per Diem - East Hampton, CT

Overview

Direct Support Associate (Per Diem) – East Hampton, Connecticut, United States

Starting Wage: $18.46

• Assist with the development of important daily living skills and life activities by creating an environment where people can learn, grow and discover;
• Help people identify and achieve the goals most important to them in order to live their best life possible;
• Monitor the comfort and safety of the people we serve while ensuring their medical, nutritional and personal care needs are being met; and,
• Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry duties.

• You have a passion for helping others
• You re an effective, clear communicator - both written and verbal
• You re practically always on time (or early) and strive to exceed expectations whenever possible
• You have excellent time management skills and are able to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about your timelines, challenges, and questions.
• You do whatever it takes and the phrase "That s not my job" is not a part of your vocabulary.
• When you hear the word inclusive or inclusion, you know that is you. People are people and you consider yourself a people person!

At Mosaic, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the chance to contribute and succeed. This commitment is not just a policy, it s the way we work. It s good for the workforce, it s good for Mosaic, and it s the right thing to do.

Requirements

• Desire to make a positive difference in people s lives. No experience needed. We provide thorough training.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid U.S. driver s license required, where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work requires frequent physical activity including extended periods of standing, walking, and bending with occasional periods of sitting, kneeling, climbing, stooping, crouching, squatting and balancing.
• Work also requires constant reaching between knee and shoulder level as well as frequent reaching below knee level and overhead.
• Work requires occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.