Direct Care Professional | On-Site Hiring Event November 11th
Bristol, CTJob$19–19.5/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Ability Beyond is hiring Direct Care Professionals for residential programs throughout the Greater Bristol area. The role supports adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and behavioral health needs in residential and community settings, helping them build life skills, pursue personal goals, and participate in their communities. Guaranteed set schedules are available, including second and third shifts and weekends. No prior experience is required, and paid training is provided.
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DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL HIRING EVENT Join Us for an In-Person Job Fair in Bristol!Walk-ins are welcome!
Ability Beyond is hiring Direct Care Professionals for our residential programs throughout the Greater Bristol area. Meet with our hiring team, learn about available opportunities, and interview in person!
JOB FAIR DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Location: 225 North Main Street, Bristol, CT
JOB OPPORTUNITIES: Locations: Greater Bristol Area Schedules: Guaranteed set schedules available, including second and third shifts, as well as weekends. Pay: $19.00–$19.50 per hour
MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT EVERY DAY: At Ability Beyond, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. As a Direct Care Professional, you will support adults with intellectual, developmental, physical, and behavioral health needs in both residential and community settings. You will play an important role in helping individuals build life skills, achieve personal goals, and remain active in their communities while being part of a supportive and mission-driven team!
WHAT YOU WILL DO: • Provide hands-on support with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, hygiene, dressing, and mobility. • Assist with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and medication reminders as needed. • Support individuals in developing independent living skills such as budgeting, communication, and meal planning. • Provide transportation to medical appointments, errands, and community outings. • Encourage participation in social, recreational, and volunteer activities such as fitness, crafts, Special Olympics, and community events. • Implement behavioral support strategies and use de-escalation techniques when needed. • Collaborate with nurses, behaviorists, nutritionists, and other clinical team members to provide well-rounded care. • Assist with goal planning, progress tracking, and skill development. • Maintain accurate documentation of services, progress, and daily activities.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. • Willingness to learn. No prior experience is required, and paid training is provided.
PERKS AND BENEFITS: • Paid training and accredited certification programs. • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance. • Generous paid time off that increases with tenure. • 403(b) retirement plan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. • Employee Assistance Program with mental health and wellness support. • Career growth, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities. • Flexible schedules and overtime opportunities in select programs. • An inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
SEE THE IMPACT FIRSTHAND: Watch a day in the life at Ability Beyond: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro
Join Ability Beyond, where you can be accepted, celebrated, and truly impactful.
Ability Beyond is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, ensuring that no individual is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
How this job compares
Set against the 4,311 open Caregiver jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19–19.5/hr
- Connecticut median$19–22/hr53 hourly ranges
- US median$17–19/hr3,054 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $19.25/hr, is 8% below the Connecticut median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Caregiver hourly ranges in Connecticut.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 66 open Caregiver jobs in Connecticut and 4,311 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Connecticut
- Experience
- Caregiver postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (909 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,448 of the 4,311 open Caregiver jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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