DSP/Caregiver, 2nd Shift (Oldham County, La Grange, KY)

Direct Support Professional; Approx. 30 minutes from downtown Louisville

$17.00 per hour and up (based on education and experience)

$2.00 per hour differential for 2nd shift!

Full-time, 3pm-11pm; 40 hours per week, every other weekend required.

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Expand skills through DSP Career Path after 6 months employment and potentially earn a $1 raise after completion
• Weekly Pay
• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

What you’ll do:

The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each individual. The care and support include activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities as appropriate. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to individuals of the lodge while promoting inclusion in the community. 1:3/1:4 ratios.

• Provides individualized attention, which encourages each Individual’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Maintain knowledge of the Individuals’ plan of care and provides support to the Individuals according to their Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Contributes to the care planning process by providing the Nurse or other members of the Interdisciplinary Team with specific information and observations of the Individual’s needs and preferences.
• Attends to the needs of the Individuals we support – assistance with bathing, dressing grooming, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, and/or other needs in keeping with the Individuals’ care requirements.
• Fully understands all aspects of Individuals’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Responsible for immediately reporting to the facility administrator incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or violation of Individuals’ rights.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment. Reports environmental deficiencies to the Nurse (such as lighting or equipment problems).
• Protects and assist with the care of the personal belongings of each Individual we support – including wheelchairs, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items.
• Assist with/complete laundry for his/her assigned suite and the Individuals we support.
• Assist with meal preparation and eating with the Individuals we support.
• Observes Individuals for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate personnel.
• Provides care that maintains each Individual’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and/or other damage by changing incontinent Individuals, turning, repositioning immobile Individuals, and by applying moisturizer to fragile skin and other areas.
• Answers Individual’s call bells promptly and courteously.
• Performs various tasks assigned by the Nurse, including weighing Individuals, applying creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.
• Lifts, moves, and transports Individuals, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the Individuals’ visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assist and escorts Individuals for appointments, including attending activities and/or church services. Participates in activities and functions as directed.
• Practices careful and efficient use of supplies and linen and follows established procedures.
• Completes appropriate records, documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough handwashing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Attends scheduled/required meetings, including suite meetings, in-service sessions, Individuals’ annual reviews, and planning meetings.
• Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from Individuals, visitors, and other personnel within given time frames and established policy.
• Performs other work as assigned or requested.

What sets you apart:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record is required.

Preferred Experience

• 1 year Caregiving

If this sounds like the move you’ve been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.