PSA - Personal Support Assistant (PSA) / Caregiver

Dungarvin

PSA - Personal Support Assistant (PSA) / Caregiver

Wallingford, CT +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** What you get to do:**

    The Personal Support Assistant (PSA) assists a participant with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A PSA may provide supports to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A PSA also acts as an advocate for the participant in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.

    The Personal Support Assistant (PSA) is responsible to provide direct services to participants including but not limited to maintaining a clean, safe living environment, supporting and/or providing healthcare needs, preparing meals, budgeting and shopping and providing supervision, training, and assisting the participants in every aspect of their lives, while promoting their maximum level of independence.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** What makes you a great fit:**

    • Person-centered, patient, and kind
    • Dependable, adaptable, flexible
    • Observant and detail oriented
    • Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
    • Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
    • Computer skills for documentation
    • 18 years or older
    • Must have an active driver's license, auto insurance and consistent access to a vehicle.

    Additional Information

    At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

    10/31/25

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  • Locations
    Wallingford, CT • Hartford, CT