DSP (Direct Support Professional) ILS, Homemaking

Direct Support Professional

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) is designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic illnesses to increase independence.

Direct Support Professionals work one on one with a client in their own homes and in the community to build skills that empower them and help them to engage and integrate with their community.

Experience with Independent Living Skills

Responsibilities

• Support the person’s development of decision-making skills and informed choices in all aspects of daily living, including selection of service providers, goals and methods, location and décor of residence, roommates, daily routines, leisure activities and personal possession.
• Scheduling appointments and transportation during scheduled time
• Meet with clients regularly as scheduled in their homes, providing remote supports as needed.
• Support clients with problem solving through daily needs and tasks
• Understand and work to follow through support plan goals
• Timely completion of documentation of activities and progress as directed by supervisor
• Clear and professional communication with clients, supervisor, and members of the support team
• Transporting clients as needed throughout the community for appointments and activities
• Increase the person’s independence by teaching skills so the person can perform tasks and activities with dependence on caregivers
• Increase the person’s opportunities to interact with people without disabilities who are not paid caregivers
• Provide daily schedules, routines, environments and interactions similar

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years experience in Direct Care
• Ability to pass a criminal background study
• Dependability and availability

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

All Clients and staff are required to wear a mask during Support time.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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Homemaking

Homemakers make sure the clients living environment is clean and safe

Homemakers primarily do in depth cleaning and organizing of the clients home as well as laundry.
COVID-19 Precautions Here at Caring Hearts we prioritize protecting our clients and caregivers health, especially with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic

Performing these duties according to the care plan will allow the client to remain independent in their own home and community

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move

You MUST report if you have reason to believe that the abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of a vulnerable person has occurred.Training: All PCA applicants must complete DHS-approved training in-service requirements before providing client services
Tasks

The homemaking tasks include but are not limited to: meal preparation, shopping and errands, routine household care, transportation arrangement, companionship, emotional support, social stimulation, and monitoring the safety and well-being of the clients

While providing services to the client, employee will accurately maintain documentation of service provided and changes in client's health status.Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations