Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / Caregiver

About the role

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float / caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Travel and be cross trained to work in multiple homes
• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve
• Aid in daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more
• Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps

Qualifications

• Must have a least 2-4 years of prior experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Prior experience working with individuals with high behaviors and/or willingness to be trained is strongly preferred
• Person-centered, patient, and kind
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Observant and detail oriented
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment
• Computer skills for documentation
• 18 years or older

Perks/Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• TAPcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Schedule

Full-time, this position will require flexibility as it works different hours as needed

Pay

$18/Hour