Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Evening Shift Opportunity

About Misericordia

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Misericordia is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP/Caregiver) for adult residents who need care during our PM shift, 3pm-11pm

Misericordia: DSP Position Overview & Career Benefits:

For our DSP role we are looking for individuals who are able to be very hands on in supporting and working with our residents. This position requires high energy, stamina and strength in addition to great patience and ability to support individuals needing a higher level of behavioral support and care. The PM DSP position will offer you the opportunity to jumpstart your career in healthcare as you provide physical care and companionship to our residents after you have successfully completed our paid hybrid training.

The ideal candidate must be dependable, compassionate and have a passion for helping others. No experience needed! Our paid extensive & engaging training program will equip you with the necessary knowledge to provide high quality care to our residents.

Our PM shift offers an exciting opportunity to experience activities, outings and events off campus with residents! As a PM DSP, you will aid in residents’ quality of life by participating in activities that will enhance and develop your relationship with residents in addition to providing and assisting with personal physical care to our residents.

If this sounds like a position that interests you, apply today: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3fe15c4a-23fd-4aec-9918-58ce2e03eeec&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=442578&lang=en_US&source=CC4

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visit our website at www.misericordia.com and click on the "Careers" tab to be directed to our application process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Full-time position, 3pm-11pm shift, weekends and holidays required
• Foster a meaningful relationship between the residents and their community
• Assist residents with their daily living and independence skills/personal care
• Committed to ensuring resident’s rights
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to implement quality programming
• Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and adaptability
• ·Ability to work as part of a team and independently; self -motivated

DSP Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful clearance of background check, physical, and drug screen
• Reliable and responsible attitude
• Show compassion and commitment to providing quality care to residents
• Able to lift 40 pounds, unassisted.

DSP with HS Diploma/GED

Base pay: $20.00

• Day Shift: $20.00/hour on weekdays: $2 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift: $20.00/hour $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift: $20.00/hour $1.50 more per hour on weekdays M-F $3.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun

DSP with 4-year Degree

Base pay: $21.00

• Day Shift: $21.00/hour on weekdays: $2 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Evening Shift: $21.00/hour $3.00 more per hour on weekdays M-F $5.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun
• Overnight Shift: $21.00/hour $1.50 more per hour on weekdays $3.00 more per hour on weekends Sat/Sun

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Attendance bonus
• 401K Matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• Growth opportunities throughout the company
• Access to various professional trainings
• Rewarding work, positively impacting the lives of many
• Free access to indoor pool and fitness center
• Referrals to state funded resource providing support in finding childcare

Want to find out more? Visit our website today at : www.misericordia.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21