Direct Support Professional - Full Time and Part Time at Baptist Park

About the role

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for a full-time and part time Direct Support Professional for our Baptist Park Program located in Mapaville! This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm (9:00 to 4:00 for PT). We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• At least 18 years old
• Reliable transportation
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
• Demonstrate patience, sensitivity, and positive attitude towards persons experiencing severe to profound developmental disabilities
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.)
• Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
• Work requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push a wheelchair and transfer an individual to and from wheelchair

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal hygiene when needed including: providing bowel and bladder care by checking and changing briefs.
• Monitor and assist with meals and nutritional needs, encouraging individuals to eat as independently as possible, yet assisting as needed.
• Monitor and assist with proper hydration.
• Assist with mobility and/or transfer of individuals using the lift system and various other adaptive devices.
• Perform range of motion, application of splints, and utilize positioning equipment as indicated in care plan.
• Provide positive behavior supports as outlined in the Individual Support Plan.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Chart and document all individual services as outlined in the Individual Support Plan

Benefits

• STARTING PAY OF $19.00
• PAID TRAINING
• Great Benefits
• COMPETIVE PAY