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Job DescriptionLocation: Yonkers, NY 10710Date Posted: 09/04/2025Category: ResidentialEducation: High School Diploma/GED With over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities. Our Client is seeking a DSP/Residential Aide to provide support persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a group home in the Yonkers area. Compensation: Starting at $17 per hour SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY • Promote intellectual, emotional, and social growth., • Ensure all activities are designed to foster growth to each individual's highest level of accomplishment., • Ensure all care and services are delivered in a climate of normalization, care, and concern., • Assist Consumers with daily nutrition and their medications., • Transport Consumers to appointments (as needed), • Acts as a role model for positive behavior., • Ability to lift weights of approximately 10-15lbs CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE • Valid Driver's License, • Ability to complete and pass mandated clearances, • Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent, • Minimum of one (1) year experience working with the DDD population DTG ADVANTAGES • Establish a relationship with one of the largest referral agencies for behavioral-health, • Compensation processed weekly, • Bonuses and incentives are offered, • Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule, • Ability to grow professionally, • Access to a broad array of client opportunities COMPANY MISSION Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and innovative referral solutions for social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education staffing, for the betterment of those needing care and support. Title: Residential Aide/Direct Support Provider Starting at $17/hrClass: Direct Care Support Type: TEMP TO PERMRef. No.: 1297922-4BC: #DTG123 Company: Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.Contract Contact: NY Direct CareOffice Email: Phone: 800-426-0932Office Address: 1460 Route 9 North, Suite 300, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.

Job Description Fox Trail Memory Care Living (MCL), New Jersey's largest provider of residential Alzheimer's & Dementia care, was founded on the belief that every person deserves a life of rich engagement, meaningful experiences, and dignity regardless of age or cognitive state. Our premier programing allows each person to find relevance and meaning in their daily lives. We pride ourselves on the fact that our level of care is second to none. We have an unparalleled care partner to resident ratio, with a maximum capacity of only 16 residents per home. We contribute to quality of life through socialization, companionship, and purposeful activity. We are also growing at an extremely fast rate, creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities within. We are looking for the next generation of leaders to help take Fox Trail to the next level! Fox Trail Memory Care Living (MCL) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). (Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) excluded) CMA's are Care Partners for us. Care Partners are the heart and soul of our homes. The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our intimate home-like settings. The CMA is expected to spend the necessary time to fully understand the unique needs of our residents so that we can provide better care to those we serve than any competitor. At Fox Trail, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our residents have the highest level of service we can possibly offer. In order to fit in with our culture, your core values should be consistent with ours in terms of service level. Roles and Responsibilities: • Build meaningful relationships with our residents and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, • Attend to individual care needs and get to know residents' unique preferences and personalities, • Attend to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements, • Knowledge of the individualized wellness plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the house with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences, • Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them., • Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment, • Follow the directions of management and work as a positive team member of the Care Partner team (while using Fox Trail's strategy guides for success), • Work as a team to create meaningful activities for the residents, • Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment, • Promote a homelike environment for residents, • Cook healthy meals in conjunction with the menu, • Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills, • Flexibility and a willingness to modify role duties for the overall good of the community, • High School diploma/GED, • State Required Certification or License for the position you are seeking, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • Previous experience working with seniors preferred, • Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest, • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding, • Competent in organizational and time management skills, • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills, • Must be willing able to lift over 75 pounds (i.e. transferring of residents) Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Fox Trail Memory Care Living (MCL), New Jersey's largest provider of residential Alzheimer's & Dementia care, was founded on the belief that every person deserves a life of rich engagement, meaningful experiences, and dignity regardless of age or cognitive state. Our premier programming allows each person to find relevance and meaning in their daily lives. We pride ourselves on the fact that our level of care is second to none. We have an unparalleled care partner to resident ratio, with a maximum capacity of only 16 residents per home. We contribute to quality of life through socialization, companionship, and purposeful activity. We are also growing at an extremely fast rate, creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities within. We are looking for the next generation of leaders to help take Fox Trail MCL to the next level! Fox Trail Memory Care Living is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Certified Medication Aide (CMA). (Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) excluded) CMA's are Care Partners for us. Care Partners are the heart and soul of our homes. The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our intimate home-like settings. The CMA is expected to spend the necessary time to fully understand the unique needs of our residents so that we can provide better care to those we serve than any competitor. At Fox Trail MCL, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our residents have the highest level of service we can possibly offer. In order to fit in with our culture, your core values should be consistent with ours in terms of service level. NOTE: This is NOT a certified medical assistant role. Roles and Responsibilities: • Build meaningful relationships with our residents and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, • Attend to individual care needs and get to know residents' unique preferences and personalities, • Attend to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements, • Knowledge of the individualized wellness plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the house with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences, • Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them., • Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment, • Follow the directions of management and work as a positive team member of the Care Partner team (while using Fox Trail MCL's strategy guides for success), • Work as a team to create meaningful activities for the residents, • Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment, • Promote a homelike environment for residents, • Cook healthy meals in conjunction with the menu, • Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills, • Flexibility and a willingness to modify role duties for the overall good of the community, • High School diploma/GED, • State Required Certification or License for the position you are seeking, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • Previous experience working with seniors preferred, • Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest, • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding, • Competent in organizational and time management skills, • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills, • Must be willing able to lift over 75 pounds (i.e. transferring of residents) Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Apply today to learn why Distinctive Living is a certified Great Place to Work! Fox Trail Memory Care is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as Certified Medication Aides (CMAs). CMAs are Care Partners for us. Care Partners are the heart and soul of our homes. The Certified Medication Aide is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our intimate home-like settings. The CMA is expected to spend the necessary time to fully understand the unique needs of our residents so that we can provide better care to those we serve than any competitor. At Fox Trail, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our residents have the highest level of service we can possibly offer. To fit in with our culture, your core values should be consistent with ours in terms of service level. Fox Trail Memory Care Living (MCL), New Jersey's largest provider of residential Alzheimer's & Dementia care, was founded on the belief that every person deserves a life of rich engagement, meaningful experiences, and dignity regardless of age or cognitive state. Our premier programming allows each person to find relevance and meaning in their daily lives. We pride ourselves on the fact that our level of care is second to none. We have an unparalleled care partner to resident ratio, with a maximum capacity of only 16 residents per home. We contribute to quality of life through socialization, companionship, and purposeful activity. We are also growing at an extremely fast rate, creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities within. We are looking for the next generation of leaders to help take Fox Trail to the next level! Our Culture We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired. A Focus on Development At Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. Impact Anyone who works with Distinctive Living knows that the impact we make goes beyond the walls of the communities we work with. From our team members to partners, we aim to encourage a lasting positive impact in your life so that you can do the same for your residents Roles and Responsibilities: • Build meaningful relationships with our residents and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living., • Attend to individual care needs and get to know residents' unique preferences and personalities., • Attend to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements., • Knowledge of the individualized wellness plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the house with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences., • Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them., • Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment., • Follow the directions of management and work as a positive team member of the Care Partner team (while using Fox Trail's strategy guides for success), • Work as a team to create meaningful activities for the residents., • Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment., • Promote a homelike environment for residents., • Cook healthy meals in conjunction with the menu., • Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills., • Flexibility and a willingness to modify role duties for the overall good of the community., • High School diploma/GED., • State Required Certification or License for the position you are seeking., • Must be at least 18 years of age., • Previous experience working with seniors preferred., • Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest., • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding., • Competent in organizational and time management skills., • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Fox Trail Senior Living, New Jersey's largest provider of residential Alzheimer's & Dementia care, was founded on the belief that every person deserves a life of rich engagement, meaningful experiences, and dignity regardless of age or cognitive state. Our premier programming allows each person to find relevance and meaning in their daily lives. We pride ourselves on the fact that our level of care is second to none. We have an unparalleled care partner to resident ratio, with a maximum capacity of only 16 residents per home. We contribute to quality of life through socialization, companionship, and purposeful activity. We are also growing at an extremely fast rate, creating exciting and rewarding career opportunities within. We are looking for the next generation of leaders to help take Fox Trail to the next level! Fox Trail Senior Living is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Home Health Aide (HHA). HHA's are Care Partners for us. Care Partners are the heart and soul of our homes. The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to the residents (and their families) in our intimate home-like settings. The HHA is expected to spend the necessary time to fully understand the unique needs of our residents so that we can provide better care to those we serve than any competitor. At Fox Trail, we go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that our residents have the highest level of service we can possibly offer. In order to fit in with our culture, your core values should be consistent with ours in terms of service level. Roles and Responsibilities: • Build meaningful relationships with our residents and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, • Attend to individual care needs and get to know residents' unique preferences and personalities, • Attend to the individual needs of residents, which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements, • Knowledge of the individualized wellness plan for residents and provide support to the residents according to their care plan. Contribute to the care planning process by providing the house with specific information and observations of the residents' needs and preferences, • Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents in the delivery of services to them., • Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment, • Follow the directions of management and work as a positive team member of the Care Partner team (while using Fox Trail's strategy guides for success), • Work as a team to create meaningful activities for the residents, • Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment, • Promote a homelike environment for residents, • Dedication to and passion to serve seniors with excellent customer service skills, • Flexibility and a willingness to modify role duties for the overall good of the community, • High School diploma/GED, • State Required Certification or License for the position you are seeking, • Must be at least 18 years of age, • Previous experience working with seniors preferred, • Ability to make decisions and act in the resident's best interest, • Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and a level of understanding, • Competent in organizational and time management skills, • Demonstrate good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills, • Must be willing able to lift over 75 pounds (i.e. transferring of residents) Job Posted by ApplicantPro

As a Residential Aide, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safety of our clients, maintaining the security of our facility and grounds, and maintaining the orderly operation of the facility during your shift. Work experience in a residential facility.

This position is non-exempt because the primary duties of Residential Aides do not require them to perform work which requires advanced knowledge in a field of science or learning customarily acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction and study. We are seeking a dedicated

Reports all building issues to Senior Residential Aide. Responds to emergencies and contacts Senior Residential Aide for all emergencies. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Senior Residential Aide.

Our Client is seeking a DSP/Residential Aide to provide support persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a group home in the Yonkers area. Residential Aide/Direct Support Provider Starting at $17/hr.

Unlike set-schedule staff, On-Call Residential Aides must be flexible and available to cover any shift as needed: 12 am - 8 am, 8 am - 4 pm, or 4 pm - 12 am.

Samaritan Daytop Vi Residential, Aide, Healthcare.

Work schedule is currently in-person; must be able to meet job location schedule obligationsBenefits:Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free service provided to all employees and their families to help resolve personal challenges that may affect well-being, family, or career. All qualified applican

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