Direct Support Professionals change lives! These staff members work as a team with adult clients that have physical and intellectual disabilities in their own home to provide services and continuum care.
Areas of Responsibility:
Assist or supervise client with the following activities:
- Preparation of meals
- Bathing
- House work
- Appointments
- Shopping
- Recreational activities
- Medication administration
- Feeding
- Dressing
- Mobility
- Becoming independent with all living skills
- Transporting of clients
- Attending or scheduling of medical appointments
- Monitoring the safety of the clients
Educational Background:
Have a high school diploma, GED, or willing to demonstrate the ability to read and write
Skills/Experience:
- Have a valid driver’s license
- Insured vehicle
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to lift 80 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds frequently
Compensation/Benefits:
- Able to work second or third shift Monday thru Friday and first, second, or third shift on weekends.
- Available to work weekends and holidays
- Pay rate is $10.00 per hour.
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid training
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 17 2018
Active Until:
Jan 17 2019
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit