Direct Support Associate Oakdale, CT

Overview

Direct Support Associate (Full Time) — Oakdale, Connecticut

Position #26-431

Office location:
Oakdale, Connecticut, United States

• 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
• Demonstrate emotional support while assisting with general housekeeping, meal preparation and Laundry duties

• A natural helper — you possess the natural instinct to help people feel more relaxed, safe and confident
• A top-notch listener — you hear the one-of-a-kind stories in every person you meet and naturally embrace each person s uniqueness
• A dedicated teacher — you have a knack for sensing the emotions of others and enjoy helping others explore and learn
• A proud advocate — you have an innate desire to stand up for people who need a voice
• A born go-getter — you are always looking for ways to add value, improve processes, build others up, and make the world a better place

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.

Starting Wage: $18.46

• 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 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.
• Occasional independent lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent push/pull up to 40 pounds of force and the ability to safely transfer 50 pounds.