Compassionate Residential Skills Instructor – Evenings

Waystone-Health-; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan (401k/Roth) with match

Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation, 12+?H

Job summary

Waystone Health & Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Andover, MA, to join a group home team. You will assist eight adults with daily living activities, including personal care, meal prep, and documentation, while using wheelchair-accessible vans for appointments and activities.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication, with training provided for MAP, CPR/First Aid, and state requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; training provided within 6 months.
• CPR/First Aid; training provided within 3 months.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with at least 1 year of driving.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
• Transport individuals using wheelchair-accessible vans to appointments and activities.
• Complete ISP plans and daily logs; document behaviors and progress.
• Assist with medication administration and maintain accurate documentation.
• Provide companionship, mentorship and redirect challenging behaviors.
• Maintain a safe, clean residential environment while upholding residents' rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Education

MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Waystone Health & Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Andover, MA, to join a group home team. You will assist eight adults with daily living activities, including personal care, meal prep, and documentation, while using wheelchair-accessible vans for appointments and activities.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication, with training provided for MAP, CPR/First Aid, and state requirements.