Full Time Direct Support Professional

Direct Service Professional Job Responsibility:

PLEASE READ: This position is to assist someone that has higher physical needs and requires someone that is comfortable being more hands on.

• Must have your own vehicle and proof insurance.
• Must be Flexible with your schedule.
• Must be able to work with someone in a wheelchair and keep up with the physical aspects of the job.
• This position is FULL Time. Day shift.

Duties include:

• Provides direct care to those with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
• Preforms personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding and ambulation.
• Monitoring of health and safety.
• Skill building and social assistance.
• Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
• Reminds and assists individuals they work with self administration of medication (with proper training)
• Encourages self-help activities.
• Reports change of individuals condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.
• Document service provided.
• Preforms home management functions such as light housekeeping and other tasks as assigned.
• Assist with daily living skills.
• Follow State rules and regulations when performing job duties.
• Preforms a variety of skill building and other tasks that are assigned to assist in the success of the individual and family that the DSP provide services for.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work in a home and community setting
• Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching and walking.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize mobility equipment (shower chair, Hoyer Lifts, Etc..)
• Must be flexible
• Must be willing to train others and be trained
• Be on time and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Must have email and internet access.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
18 years of age or older
Valid Driver license
Current CPR/First Aid preferred but will train

Must be able to pass a Federal Background check

• Join our team and make a difference in the lives of those we serve!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently in Juneau Alaska?
• Are you able to work with someone that uses a wheelchair and keep up with the physical aspects of the job?
• This position requires you to have a valid drivers license, your own vehicle and insurance. Do you have all three? If not, please explain.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24