Job Details
Qualifications
- CPR Certification
- Care plans
- High school diploma or GED
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid training
Job Description
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Looking for Full-time and Part Time Direct Support Team Members.
Starting Pay is $17.50-$19.50 per hour (depending upon experience and shift).
Paid Training!
Uber transportation to and from work available!
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Shifts Available:
- Monday through Friday 3p - 11p Driver
- Monday through Friday 3p - 9p Driver
MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE A DRIVER
Job Description: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Summary: The Austen-Dooley Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides basic medical and personal care services to residents. The Direct Support Professional functions under the direction and supervision of the client’s doctor, company nurse, company administrative personnel & family directions, and in accord with all company, federal, state and local policies regulating health & personal care standards and practices.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 or older, a high school graduate or GED / Or be in the process of obtaining GED within 12 months from date of hire, and be able to read and write in English, (consistent with job requirements)
- Must be at least 21 years of age with clean driving record IF position includes driving Austen-Dooley vehicle.
- Must have or be willing and able to obtain certifications in CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Abuse and Neglect, Positive Behavior Supports, MANDT, Hipaa and Medication certification for company files (all training is provided if necessary).
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 25 lbs and perform a 2 person transfer.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to each individual according to their person-centered plan.
- Provide input for annual individual planning sessions.
- Be willing to work at any company group home or supported living home in the KC metro area.
- On daily basis, assist with providing residents with meaningful individual and group activities.
- Notify management of needs for household food, supplies or repairs
- Follow physician orders.
- Assist with meal preparation, following menus where established, serving and cleanup.
- Notify management of upcoming outings.
- Assist with housekeeping duties, I.E., laundry, dishes, cleaning.
- Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, MANDT, Abuse/Neglect, Hipaa & Medication Training.
- Assist residents with personal care, hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Practice honesty, dependability & confidentiality in all resident matters.
- Respect cultural & religious practices of each client and family.
- Promptly report changes in condition of any resident to doctor, company nurse & supervisor.
- Carry out assignments as instructed by the individual care plan established by annual meeting and found in each resident chart.
- Adhere to and follow all company policy and procedures.
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- What shift are you most interested (see job posting)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Level 1 Medication Administration certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person