Awake Overnight Residential Counselor (637)
Lifeworks · Westwood, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$34k/yrFull-time
Essential Duties
- Assist with all hands-on direct care which includes but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, meal-time assistance
- Collaborate with an exceptional team to plan and engage in the advocacy and support of our individuals
- Promote optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care
- Provide support through case management, mobility and transfer assistance, incontinence care, meal preparation and facilitation, organization and maintenance throughout the home, and life skills coaching
- Communicate and collaborate with persons significant to individuals
- Help individuals lead more independent and secure lives in their communities
Requirements
- Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
- High School Diploma, related experience preferred
- Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
- Valid Driver's License required
- Valid MAP certification is preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- 403(B) matching up to 3%
- $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
- Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
- 7.5 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
- Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending account