Direct Support Professional
SKYLINE CENTER, INC. · Clinton, IA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$15–$19/hrFull-time
About the role
We are currently looking for qualified employees to join our Direct Care Team as Direct Support Professionals on 2nd Shift.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support and positive direction in all daily living skills to individuals served, including but not limited to, nutrition, shopping, laundry, housekeeping, simple household repairs, personal hygiene, health care, safety, communication, interpersonal relations, mobility, financial assistance, aid in learning the skill of properly taking medication (s), and community integration.
- Assist individuals served to understand and follow their physician's orders regarding diets, repositioning, and range of motion, etc.
- Maintain and submit all required documentation daily (e.g., timecards, expense reports, service documentation, and other required daily paperwork).
- Provide incidental transportation in privately owned vehicle, or by agency owned vehicle, for individuals served as needed. This may include transporting to and from Day Programming, Doctor Appointments, etc...
- Communicate regularly with Supervisor, Coordinator and stakeholders as needed regarding individual's progress, issues and concerns.
- Possess the ability to organize, to mediate, to be creative, to multitask, and to be empathetic and willing to learn appropriate interventions. This includes the implementation of personal plans, completion of assessments and daily documentation.
- Perform tasks to include standing, walking, running, listening and smelling.
- Must have full range of body motion, including handling and lifting individuals served.
Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- Minimum Education of High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance
- Basic Computer Skills
- Experience is preferred but not required and paid training is provided
Benefits
- Fair and Competitive Wages
- Comfortable, Safe work environment
- Shift Differential
- Holiday Pay
- Experience Match
- Full Benefits to include Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off
Schedule
- 2nd Shift
Pay
- $15 - $19 per hour