Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Danielson, CT, with pay of $18.46 per hour. The schedule is 32 hours weekly: Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday are off. Whole Life is a Connecticut nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered support. The professional provides individualized assistance with daily living, health needs, safety, and community participation. The role helps clients pursue personal goals and independence while implementing care plans in collaboration with managers, providers, and family members.

What you'll do

• Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation
• administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support medical appointments
• maintain a clean and safe living environment
• engage clients in social activities, community outings, and choice-making
• use mobility equipment such as Hoyer lifts with proper techniques
• document activities, observations, and incidents
• maintain confidentiality under HIPAA
• implement individualized care plans.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

danielson ct

whole life inc.

full-time

$18.46/hour

person-centered care

developmental disabilities

activities of daily living

medication support

community integration

saturday schedule

paid training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and health insurance, paid orientation, paid time off, paid training, 401(k), and healthcare pension
• some benefits depend on employment classification and ACA eligibility.

Why this role

The posting specifies a 32-hour weekly schedule with 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. shifts on Friday, Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and three days off.

About the employer

Whole Life Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.