Caregiver / Direct Support Professional
About the role
Provides support for individuals and/or groups of persons with disabilities in the community. Assists the person(s) receiving services in identifying and communicating his or her requests and needs for services and supports. Implements services and supports to address the person's goals and desired outcomes as identified through each person's Centered Plan. Seeks to understand the individuals in the context of their personal history, their social and family networks, and their hopes and dreams for the future. Relies on direction and supervision to accomplish the job.
Responsibilities
- Assist with Health and Safety Procedures
- Assist with People Supported Development
- Assists with Person Supported Community Life
- Provides support to team members and supervisors
- Assists with person-centered plan and outcomes
- Assists with medical requests
- Assist with data collection and reporting
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- High School Diploma or GED (not required for Tennessee openings)
- Regularly required to lift 30 lbs.; must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs.; must be able to pull a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stop
- Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
- Required to regularly stand and walk
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
Benefits
- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday
- Employee perks and discount program
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional, and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
Pay
Starting pay rate: $16.50/hourly. Base pay set by the facility.
Schedule
Shifts and schedules may vary by location and typically a variety of shifts are available. Shifts cover all days of the week, Monday through Sunday.