Caregiver - Direct Support Professional - CO Springs - Full Time or Part Time

Duties/Responsibilities

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration
• Help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings
• Assisting with self care- dressing, bathing or showering, brushing teeth, toileting, shaving
• Medication Administration
• Meal Preparation/Planning
• Transportation of consumers
• Follow individual service plans
• Other duties as assigned

Leadership Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough onsite training with new team members that demonstrates accurate procedures
• Guide staff to empower consumers and promote independence
• Provide productive feedback that aids in staff education and strengthens morale
• Professionally and effectively communicate through emails, documentation, reporting, and guardian/case management correspondence
• Enforce safety procedures and adherence to individual service plans
• Utilize problem resolution procedure to minimize conflict
• Help staff access stress management resources
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Requirements

• 18 years of age
• Acceptable Background Character Verification
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record for consumer transport
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to twist, turn, squat, bend, reach, pull, push from high/low position, raise arms above shoulder, walk, sit (chair and floor), climb stairs, and use hands and fingers
• Communicate basic English
• Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills
• Experience with adults with disabilities

Benefits

• Option to get paid before payday
• Flexible scheduling around availability, and every other weekend off
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Shift differential on weekends
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• 401-K
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more