What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP position at The Lutheran Home Association?
Hope Residence is a long-term, intermediate care facility, providing hands-on person centered support to 52 people with varying degrees of intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
Seeking Part-Time or Full-Time AM & PM Shift, Part-time 1:1 Direct Support Professionals
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct care to persons-served
- Monitors and maintains safety and health of individuals
- Interacts with individuals receiving services
- Maintains home and needs of client by assisting them with Activities of Daily Living
- De-escalate interfering behavior
- Participates in activities and social experiences within the community with individuals
- Shares behavioral, health, and program concerns with supervisor
- Support personal hygiene and grooming, including bathing and toileting
Additional Perks: Free meals, paid training, $2,500 employee referral bonus, additional shift bonuses, annual 2% increase, paid on-the-job training, $1/hr PM shift & weekend differentials.
Hope Residence offers a higher wage to those on the Nursing Assistant Registry. This experience will help you in this position and allows you maintain certification on the Minnesota Registry.
Benefits:
- Rolling PTO/Sick Time
- Partnership with "NICE" Healthcare Program
- We offer a $1/hour evening/NOC shift AND weekend differentials.
- Earn money with our 401k company match
- Receive full benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance. Medical insurance is
disability insurance for team members working 20 hours a week
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is
- Ability to assist residents with mobility needs (lift up to 20 pounds)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with residents,
- Understanding of resident rights and the ability to advocate for their needs
