What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at Buena Vista Manor ARF Inc.?
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
ALL SHIFTS
A Direct Support Professional staff member will provide assistance and care to the residents with cognitive and or developmental disabilities, with the goal of assisting individuals to become integrated into their community. This role involves someone that has patience, empathy, strong interpersonal skills, and general knowledge of best care practices. Overall, you must have a sincere commitment and desire to work with people and treat them with respect. Requiring a highly responsible, dependable person who can handle occurrences as they arise and assist with all ADL's.
Available shifts
Day Shift: 6am - 2pm
Night shift: 2pm – 10pm
Overnight : 10pm - 6am
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Cooking experience necessary
- Provide a signed criminal record statement
- Valid finger print clearance/Live scan
- High School Diploma or GED
- First aid and CPR certified
- Valid driver’s license
- Have valid documentation verifying eligibility to work in the United States, as required by law.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with transportation to medical/dental appointments, community and social activities.
- Provide care and supervision for residents and ensure that all basic care needs (ADL's) are met in a timely and efficient manner. Including but not limited to bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, eating and medications.
- Attend in-service training sessions.
- Maintain a clean and orderly home in a caring environment for residents.
- Assist with cleaning and housework.
- Prepare meals.
- Maintain a clean and orderly kitchen.
- Responsible for proper medication dispensing to residents.
- All other duties as required.
- Night shift staff members will be required to stay awake.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19