What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional -FT La Crescent, MN position at ABLE, Inc.?
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Base Wage for Direct Care: $12.00 after the following requirements are met - $11.55/hour starting +$0.25/hour if an approved driver + $0.20/hour once you are trained on medications. All weekend shifts of direct care earn an additional $1.00 per hour.
Pandemic Bonus Pay: All hours worked providing direct care, during times of Covid-19 pandemic are eligible for a $2.00 per hour bonus.*
As a Direct Support Professional aka DSP you will perform a variety of tasks during the course of your shift including:
- Performing proper hand washing, gloving, masking and following other universal precautions
- Dressing and undressing the people supported
- Assisting with oral hygiene which includes brushing teeth, flossing and denture care
- Bathing which could include bed baths, partial baths, tub or shower
- Hair care
- Skin, nail care and shaving
- Changing linens and making the bed
- Toileting can range from simple assistance to full assistance
- Transferring assist to/from bed, chair, wheel chair or toilet
- Using adaptive equipment lifts, walkers, standers, gait belts, wheel chairs (no use of lifts if you're under the age of 18)
- Medication administration/passing following proper training (no med passing if your under the age of 18)
- Working with people supported on program goals and daily living skills
- Learning and following people supported care plan
- Food/Fluid intake/output which means measuring, observing and recording
- Documentation of daily cares
- Meal preparation which could include grocery shopping or creating lists and menus
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Socialization and involvement in activities
*There will be other duties and responsibilities depending on your shift and specific program you are working in*
To help you complete these task we provide all direct care staff with:
- Positive Behavior Support Training
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Medication Training
- Annual trainings and refresher classes
Requirements:
- A desire to work with people with developmental disabilities
- Good Attendance
- You are not required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA but CNAs are welcome
- Cleared as a driver for the agency is preferred
Pay:
- Base Wage for Direct Care: $12.00 after the following requirements are met - $11.55/hour starting +$0.25/hour if an approved driver + $0.20/hour once you are trained on medications.
- Weekend Shift Differential For Direct Care: $1.00/hour
- Overnight Awake Shift Differential: $1.25/hour
- Wage for Overnight Asleep Shift: $10.20/hour
- Houston Shift Differential: $1.50/hour for any hours worked in our Houston Facility doing direct care
This is a Full-time position, working at 34+ hours/week and participating in a weekend and holiday rotation, providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities. Full-time Employees are eligible for Health Insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment, Dental/Vision/Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment, and Paid-time off after 90 days of employment.
*The Pandemic Bonus will be paid during times when the agency designates and will end when the pandemic ends or as designated by the agency.*
