Job Type

Full-time
Description
Do you have a passion for helping people achieve goals and learn new skills, as well as a knack for creativity? In the Creative Creations Program, individuals work on building skills, and interacting within their community with the support of the Creative Creations Direct Support Provider. The Direct Support strives to assure the health and safety of persons served while also encouraging them to take reasonable risks to foster growth and independence.
Qualifications
- Caregiving experience
- Ability to assist with ADLs and patient care
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Proficient in providing direct support and senior care
- Familiarity with hospice care and monitoring vital signs
- First aid certification and knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Valid driver's license for transportation needs
- Ability to lift heavy objects and adhere to Individuals rights and privacy
Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES :
-As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide compassionate care helping support individuals with disabilities live fuller lives. Working on helping them reach goals with activities of daily living, social independence, and being a part of their community. To thrive in this role, you must be passionate about helping people with disabilities and comfortable with providing personal care when needed.
-Listen attentively and take general interest in assisting people with enjoying meals, maintain personal hygiene, and learning their routines.
-Support individuals in assisting them with making and maintaining relationships with friends, family, and their loved ones. Assisting with making phone calls, setting up get-togethers, and regular interactions. Must be able to drive and have valid drivers license.
-Assist with medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medications, and daily documentation. Strive provides training with QMAP Qualification, CPR, and Vital Signs for maintaining individuals' health and well-being.
-Assist with transporting and getting individuals out into the community, for work and recreational experiences.
-Collaborate with Co-workers and supervisor in maintaining a positive and safe program/work environment.
Site Specific Physical Requirements:
•Ability to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs. frequently.
•Ability to carry heavy weights (over 50 lbs.) occasionally.
•Ability to squat frequently.
•Ability to reach overhead, forward and to the side frequently.
•Ability to perform move and balance to assist with transfers occasionally.
•Must Be at least 21 for insurance purposes
•Must have a valid driver's license and be able to legally drive in the State of Colorado.
Financial Accountability: May be responsible for billing, using cash registers/clover pad, and collecting from vendors.
Monday-Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Salary Description

15.75 per hour