Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

NEW PAY RATE $18/hour if Med Cert 1 trained, $17/hour if not trained (paid training available)

What are you looking for today that brought you to really? If it's a career where you can help others LIVE life, then THIS job is for YOU!

We provide services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We come into their home and help them live life in the most independent way possible and strive daily to truly make a difference!!

We offer DAILY PAY so you can work today and get paid tomorrow!! EXCELLENT BENEFITS for eligible employees including tuition reimbursement for health related education including nursing school, company paid life insurance for you and your family, partial company match 401(k) to plan for your future, wellness programs up to $200 for gym memberships and smart watches, medical/dental/vision/supplemental insurances and MUCH more!!

About the Company

Our mission is to empower and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. We use a supporting vision to create a community where the person is visible and the disability is not. We believe that every person should make decisions that directly affect their lives and we help them along that journey. With the application of sound principles such as compassion, equality, integrity and self-determination, we are blessed to provide a supportive living environment for those we serve, as well as providing a welcoming work environment where each employee finds success and fulfillment. Employees find great satisfaction in helping others and joy in the smiles on the faces of those we are blessed to serve.

Direct Support Professional Job Description

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the aim of assisting them to integrate with their communities. A DSP is a hero responsible to provide direct services and support to the individual, including, but not limited to: assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, meal preparation and completion of various household tasks; supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. A DSP may provide transportation and support to a person in the community at the grocery, physician, store, movies, restaurants, fairs, festivals, etc. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.

Direct Support Professional Specific Job Duties

• Respect individual rights and confidentiality.
• Be a role model, promote positive teamwork and assist w/staff development/training as assigned.
• Read, know, and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Implement and document all individual services and supports.
• Read, know, and implement Individual’s IP and Behavior Plan.
• Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
• Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Help individuals as needed to bathe, groom, dress, participate in family style dining and other daily living skills, always working to improve self-reliance
• Assist the individuals in maintaining a clean, neat and safe home environment.

Requirements: 18 years of age, High School diploma or GED, valid Driver's License and clean driving record with less than 6 points preferred.

COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!

Hiring Immediately-
Ideal Candidate - Caregiver - Caregiving - Direct Support Professional - DSP- Direct Care Worker - Assisted Living - In Home Caregiver - Home Health Aide - HHA - Nursing Home

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18