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Vienna Meadows serves the most amazing people with Developmental Disabilities! We are looking for compassionate and fun loving people to help support all who live and work there. How will YOU make a difference in their lives?
No experience? No problem! We offer paid training!
We are hiring for FT 2nd shift 3p-11p and FT 3rd shift 11p-9a, includes every other weekend.
PT 1st shift 7a-3p every Monday, every other Friday and every other weekend. OR weekends only.
About the Company
At Empowering People Inc, our mission is to empower and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. We believe that every person should make decisions that directly affect their lives and we help them along that journey.
Direct Support Professional Job Description
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and in their community, The DSP is responsible to provide direct services including, but not limited to: assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, meal preparation and completion of various household tasks; supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. A DSP may provide transportation and supports to a Individual at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.
Direct Support Professional Specific Job Duties
- Respect individual rights and confidentiality. Be a role model, promote teamwork and help to make a positive work and living environment.
- Read, know, and implement Individual’s Service Plan, documenting as required.
- Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor. Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
- Assist with daily living needs, including but not limited to: medication administration, nutrition, meals, hygiene, exercise, housekeeping, communication, and socialization skills
Additional Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Willingness to be trained to assist with daily medication administration and health related tasks
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Valid Driving License with clean driving record < 6 points
- Willingness to adhere to rules and regulations
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent and willingness to pass medications
We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS for eligible employees including tuition reimbursement for health related education including nursing school, company paid life insurance for you and supplemental plans for your family, partial company match 401(k) to plan for your future, wellness programs up to $200 for gym memberships or smart watches, medical/dental/vision/supplemental insurances and MUCH more!!
COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License & clean driving record <6 points (Required)
- DD Medication Admin Cert or willing to earn one (Required)
Work Location: In person
