DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Agupdate; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and breaks

Time-off

Double-time holidays

Health insurance

Dental and vision

403B retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Raises at 90 days

Raises at 1 year

Job summary

Luther Home of Mercy is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide essential care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Williston campus and community homes in Ottawa, Lucas and Wood counties. The role includes assisting with daily living, personal care, and community activities, with weekend shifts and training provided.

Positions are available on campus and in community homes; benefits include training, paid breaks, time-off, and holidays, plus

Qualifications

• Ability to build meaningful relationships with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to teach and assist activities of daily living.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks and mobility support.
• Ability to document accurately and legibly.
• Willingness to work independent and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop meaningful relationships based on trust and respect.
• Teach and assist individuals in activities of daily living.
• Be alert and know where individuals are at all times per supervision levels.
• Engage individuals in activities in home and community.
• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and other needs.
• Lift and assist movement/walking needs of individuals.
• Complete required documentation accurately.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Cleaning, meal prep and laundry.

Skills

Relationship building

Daily living support

Observation and safety

Activity engagement

Personal care

Documentation

Teamwork

Cleaning & meals

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

Many people wonder if they’re making a difference at work. Direct Support Professionals don’t wonder – they know they are… A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides essential care and assistance to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling lives.

Hourly Pay: $17.50/hour, Fri-Sun +$2.00/hour

All Shifts: PT/FT, weekends

• Williston Campus Home: 1st Shift (6a-10a/6a-2p), 2nd Shift (2p-10p), 3rd Shift (10p-6a) - must train on 1st or 2nd for the first 90 days in order to transition to 3rd shift
• Community Home (locations in Lucas, Wood & Ottawa counties): 2nd & 3rd shift Benefits

• Paid: training, breaks, time-off, double-time for holidays worked
• Insurance (health, dental, vision)
• 403B retirement plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Raises at 90 days and 1 year

What You’ll Do

• Develop meaningful relationships based on trust and respect.
• Teach and assist individuals in activities of daily living.
• Be alert and know where individuals are at all times per their supervision levels.
• Engage individuals in activities in their home and community.
• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing and other personal hygiene needs.
• Lift and assist with movement/walking needs of individuals.
• Complete required documentation, correctly and legibly.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Cleaning, meal prep & laundry.

What We Require

A heart for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Campus Home
  • o Age 18 or older
  • o Pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening
• Community Home
  • o Age 21 or older
  • o 1 year or > experience
  • o Driver's license (= 4 pts), reliable transportation and auto insurance
  • o High school diploma or GED
  • o Pass a background check, drug and alcohol screening

About Luther Home of Mercy Luther Home of Mercy is dedicated to assisting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living the life they choose. Established in 1928, they provide residential support to adults in 25 homes throughout Ottawa, Lucas & Wood counties. These include 8 homes at our Williston campus and 17 homes in the community.