Compassionate Personal Assistant – Weekend Direct Care

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant/DSP for a fixed 12-hour weekly schedule: Friday and Saturday, 4 PM–10 PM in Saint Louis, MO. Pay is $21.00 per hour and training is provided.

As a Direct Care Provider, you will assist with daily activities, medication administration, lifts/transfers, and transportation. You must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record, with weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Clean driving record with completed drivers training.
• Minimum one weekend shift per weekend.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer service setting.
• Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance with daily Tasks and personal hygiene.
• Follow medical orders and administer medications.
• Assist with ADLs, lifts and transfers, and adaptive transportation.
• Shift documentation using Set-Works and general housekeeping.
• Interact with families and maintain a fun, outgoing personality.
• Provide choices to clients for daily activities and community outings.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Dependability

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant/DSP for a fixed 12-hour weekly schedule: Friday and Saturday, 4 PM–10 PM in Saint Louis, MO. Pay is $21.00 per hour and training is provided.

As a Direct Care Provider, you will assist with daily activities, medication administration, lifts/transfers, and transportation. You must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record, with weekend availability required.