What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver - Friday/Saturday/Sunday 12 Hour Day Shift position at Kelley Living, Inc.?
Job Overview: Kelley Living Inc. is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide care to developmentally disabled residents for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday DAY shifts. After 90 days of successful employment, an offer to add Monday for a total of 48 hours per week may be offered. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a resident’s life by providing essential health and safety support.
Key Details:
- Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8am-8pm | 12-hour shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Pay Rate: $18 - $20 per hour, based on DSP certification level (No DSP = $18/hour, DSP 1 only = $19/hour and DSP 2 = $20/hour)
- Benefits: Sick time accrues with each paycheck, totaling 60 hours annually, usable after 90 days of employment
- Overtime Clarification: Overtime is paid only for hours worked over 40 hours in a week. Working 12-hour shifts does not automatically qualify for overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Provide care to the facility residents, including assistance in daily hygiene, toileting, and showering as needed
- Monitor and be readily available to support the residents whenever they leave their room
- Engage actively with the residents to support their health, safety, and overall well-being
- Maintain cleanliness in the resident’s areas and complete light housekeeping tasks
- Document daily activities, behaviors, and any incidents as needed
Qualifications:
- Experience: Prefer at least one year of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, but can train the right person
- Certification: DSP Year 1 and/or DSP Year 2 (preferred)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification: Preferred, but we can provide training
- CPR/First Aid : Required
- Background Eligibility: All applicants must have a current cleared background check and be eligible to work in a facility
- Health Screening: This must have been completed within the last 12 months or within 7 days of being hired
Our Ideal Candidate: We are looking for someone compassionate, reliable, and ready to actively support our resident’s health and safety. This role is hands-on and requires attentive engagement rather than passive supervision.
For more information about us, visit our website: https://www.kelleyliving.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20