What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at FOREVER FAMILY HOMECARE (Serious Applicants Only...?
As a Personal Care Attendant, you will be helping people with disabilities to become as independent as possible and live a fulfilling life. You will assist people with daily activities (e.g. bathing and dressing). Personal Care Attendants should have a genuine interest in helping others and be willing to work with people of all ages, races, religions and backgrounds. We’re looking for compassionate and flexible individuals who want to develop meaningful relationships by improving health and wellness. You should have good verbal communication skills and the ability to calmly handle stressful situations. Ultimately, the goal is to provide our clients with excellent assistance in the activities of daily living.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and report on the physical and emotional health of the individual.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, like laundry, ironing, dusting etc. and do grocery shopping.
- Help the individual with personal hygiene requirements (changing clothes, brushing teeth etc.).
- Prepare meals for the individual and ensure that all dietary requirements are met.
- Assist with daily tasks/activities, like personal upkeep activities & completing forms.
- Monitor health of individual and be alert to changes in behavior or symptoms of illness.
- Schedule Appointments and Transportation.
- Take part in recreational activities with the individual.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- What is your email address? (to provide case details, on boarding requirements, fill in shifts etc.)
- To check the status of your application, please call 412.347.2433.
- What's your availability?
- Do you have a car?
- When are you available to start? (Must be willing to start in 2 days)
- This position requires a 30 day probationary period which means no call outs during this time! Are you able to accommodate this requirement?
- Do you currently have a TB Test handy?
- The Payrate range is $12.00 per hour & paid weekly. $18.00 Overtime Rate
Please confirm this works for you and would like to move forward
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12
