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Direct Support Professional/Caregiver Job Category: Direct Service Requisition Number: DIREC005277 Full-Time Rate: \$18 USD per hour Meadows Homes West Springfield, MA 010892577, USA Job Details Description The Direct Support Professional/Caregiver works within the Agen\'s team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among co-workers. They provide a supportive residential environment. They seek to provide an environment that encourages consumers to grow and to live as independently as possible. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting clients\' activities of daily living, Administering medications as needed, Advocating for individuals\' within various community settings, Providing opportunities to optimize their independence Develop professional and supportive relationships with clients and provide informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus. REQUIREMENTS: Ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; ability to work well within a team model and independently. Computer skills necessary. Must have a vehicle for work use and current driver\'s license; ability to complete medication administration training. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process. Current First Aid, CPR and MAP certification preferred Qualifications Skills Preferred CPR Certif, Current - Expert First Aid Certif, Current - Expert Medication Admin, Current - Expert Education Preferred High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor\'s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)