Personal Assistant/DSP, (FF/F) Fri & Sat 4PM-10PM (12 Hrs/Wk)
UCP Heartland · St Louis, MO · 4 wk ago
Administrative$21/hrPart-time
About the role
UCP Heartland is seeking compassionate and committed Personal Assistants (Direct Care Providers) for full‑time shifts. The organization offers a positive, team‑driven work environment and strives to be the provider of choice supporting people living with disabilities. In this role you will make a difference in clients’ lives 365 days a year.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical assistance with daily tasks
- Assist with personal hygiene
- Facilitate fun activities and provide choices for daily activities, entertainment and community outings
- Follow medical orders and administer medications
- Assist with ADLs, lift and transfer (including ceiling lifts, wheelchair repositioning, etc.)
- Provide adaptive transportation
- Complete shift documentation using Set‑Works and perform general housekeeping
- Interact frequently with family members
- Maintain a fun, outgoing, and positive personality
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Reliable transportation
- Completion and maintenance of assigned driver training
- Minimum of one weekend shift per weekend
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer‑service field
- Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work professionally and cooperatively with all agency clients and personnel