Direct Care Aide (DSP)

ViaQuest; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. No experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with various shifts available, alongside benefits including health insurance and paid training.

Benefits

Paid training including CPR and First Aid certification

Paid daily orientation

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees

Paid time off

Annual pay increases

Employee referral bonus program

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Supervising, teaching, and assisting individuals in all aspects of their life.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Ohio driver's license

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

A Great Opportunity / $17.50–$18.50 per hour / Mansfield, OH
Full-time and part-time, 2nd and 3rd shifts available!

At ViaQuest ICFs, our DSPs provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes. Training for this position is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required! Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Paid daily orientation – apply today, start earning pay tomorrow.
• Benefit package for full‑time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k)).
• Paid time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of schedules available.
• Employee referral bonus program.

This position is great for:

• Candidates without experience – we provide training!
• Those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.
• Those interested in gaining more experience in the IDD field.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as an STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or who do not have a degree.
• Candidates of all ages (high‑school graduates – retirees).

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are met at all times.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of their life.Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.Providing personal care assistance.

  Requirements for this position include:

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid Ohio driver's license and auto insurance.
    • Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest’s authorized driver criteria.
  • Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

  About ViaQuest Residential Services

  To learn more about ViaQuest Residential Services please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/residential-services/

  Would you like to refer someone else to this job and earn a bonus? Participate in our referral program!

  https://www.viaquestinc.com/contact/external-referral-program/

  From Our Employees To You

  https://viaquestinc.com/about-us/mission-vision-values/

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