DSP 2

Overview

Join our team, and provide support to people that have disabilities! Are you passionate about helping and caring for people? Are you now or have you ever been a caregiver? Then apply now! Provide support in group home. Starting pay $21.00/hr.

About the role

Overviews the position, including essential functions and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily activities to assist in the development of living skills, consistent with the residents’ Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals
• Assists in the administration and monitoring of medications, which may include suppositories
• Provides personal care for residents which may include assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime
• Aids in the care and cleaning of residential home, which includes laundering & ironing of residents’ clothing
• Assists and/or prepares meals in compliance with dietary restrictions; assists individuals to eat, including those who may require assistance with G-tube feeding
• Transports individuals to health care appointments and other various locations
• Completes all necessary reports and documentation on a daily basis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Typical requirement: High School Diploma
• Certification: DSP-I and DSP-II required
• Certifications: Valid CPR, CPI and First Aid required

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-2 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully

Skills

• Communication: Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
• Judgment: Ability to interpret and carry out written and/or oral instructions
• Decision Making: Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality pertaining to the work environment
• Disability Support: Ability to provide assistance with personal care to residents and to transfer an individual who has no weight bearing skills
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively
• Physical Demands: Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time
• Driving: Ability to drive a vehicle appropriate for the transportation of residents; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards
• Insurance: Possess and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$21.00/hr

Schedule

Not specified