Direct Care Worker (DSP)

Position: Full-time and Part-time Positions
Location: Harrison and Mt.Pleasant Area, Michigan
Wage: $15.95 per hour ($15.95 $.75 =$16.70 Shift Premium between (11pm-7am)

Benefits (full-time only): Health, dental, vision insurance, flex spending, and life insurance options, paid time-off, bonus and advancement opportunities

Description: We are seeking Direct Care and In-Home Help Workers at Listening Ear. If you want to impact the life of someone who will appreciate your talents and time this is the job for you!

Responsibilities:

• Provide care and support to consumers on a 24/7 basis.
• Daily supervision and support in all activities of daily living, including preparing meals, assisting with eating meals, personal care, bathing, dressing, restroom assistance, transferring, transporting to daily activities and medical appointments.
• Capable of handling emergency situations, including physical intervention, if needed.
• Promote a culture of gentleness/trauma informed care.
• Develop a mutually respectful partnership with consumers and families, where they can gain skills and confidence to grow and change.
• Be an advocate for all consumers.

Requirements:

• You must be at least 18 years old to be considered for the position.
• No prior experience necessary
• Good physical health (regular lifting of 50lbs)
• Must pass all necessary training and exams required, including criminal background check (provided by Listening Ear)
• Michigan Driver’s License

Listening Ear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.95 - $16.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Farwell, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person