What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- F/SAT/SUN- (7am- 10pm) Leesburg position at Golden Care Agency, LLC?
Do YOU want to make a difference in peoples' lives? Be a part of a team committed to supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities? Help people live their lives to the fullest? Then come join Golden Care Agency! Our mission at Golden Care Agency, LLC is to promote independence for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities through individualized support and services.
Job Responsibilities Include:
- Providing care/support associated with all aspects of care, including feeding, hygiene, medication, ambulation, range of motion, communication and community activities.
- Promoting individual's rights, dignity freedom of choice, and their individuality according to person centered thinking.
- Assisting/training individuals as outlined in individual service plans.
- Assisting and escorting service recipients to appointments such as physician, activities, shopping and others.
- Providing domestic duties including house cleaning, bathrooms and meal preparation. - Responsible for promptly reporting incidents, or evidence of abuse or violation of individual's rights.
- Maintaining skills necessary to safely operate equipment and machines used in the performance of the job, including: Mechanical Lifts, adjustable chairs/beds, scales and vehicles.
- Modeling desirable behaviors for service recipients and coworkers.
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
-Minimum of 6 months in health related field.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of human behavior and intellectual disabilities.
- Valid drivers license in VA, DC or MD and safe driving record.
-First Aid, and CPR. ****Will provide this training if necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leesburg, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19