What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP position at River Hills Home Health?
About us
River Hills Home Health is a Home and Community-Based organization that provides support services to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. We are passionate in our belief that individuals with any disabilities deserve the right to live and thrive in the least restrictive community setting in a person-centered approach. We strive to improve the lives of the individuals we support and the communities they live in, through the implementation of structured home and community-based programs. We achieve our mission through the following services: 24 hours Emergency Assistance, Night Supervision, Adult Companion Services, Homemaker Services, Respite, PCA, Individual Community Living Support (ICLS), and Individual Home Support (IHS). Our mission is to support individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in a person-centered approach and to provide a fun, comforting, life-affirming care that moves each individual and their loved ones emotionally and physical forward. For more information, please visit us at www.riverhillshomehealth.com
River Hills Home Health is looking to hire Direct Support Professionals for our individuals we support.
Applicants Please note, Individuals within this program require assistance for personal cares. Thus, Direct Support Professionals must be able to assist with personal cares. Personal cares include but are not limited to the following: showering/bathing, changing briefs, toileting assistance, brushing teeth, assistance dressing/undressing, medication admin, transfer assistance, assistance while eating.
As a Direct Support Professional your main role will be to support individuals in daily living tasks, assist in personal cares, promoting self-worth, teaching/modeling independence, cooking meals, cleaning, driving, and participation in activities.
Due to the higher needs of this program starting wage range for Direct Support Professionals will be $17.00-$18.00 an hour. Education and experience is welcome but not required. Direct Support Professionals must have a valid driver’s license. Direct Support Professionals must be able to pass a Background check. Direct Support Professionals must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Typical shifts for Direct Support Professional are morning shift, evening shift, or an overnight shift. However, start and end times can vary depending on the needs of the program. Applicants are ideally available to work every other weekend.
Benefits: River Hills Home Health offers Direct Support Professionals:
paid time off, holiday pay, bonuses, and annual reviews with wage increases.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
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Flexible schedule
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Paid time off
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