Direct Care Aide (DSP)

ViaQuest; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual pay increases

Schedule variety

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Direct Care Aide in Massillon, OH earns $17.30–$18.30 per hour with training provided; no prior experience required. You will support individuals with developmental disabilities in an intermediate care facility, helping foster independence while ensuring health and safety.

We offer paid training (CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration), a benefits package for full-time employees (medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k), paid time off, premium holiday

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certifications or trainings are provided.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in daily living activities.
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, safe living environment.
• Provide personal care assistance.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid

Medication Administration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Care Aide
A Great Opportunity / $17.30-$18.30 per hour
At ViaQuest HealthCare Services our DSPs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities in an ++intermediate care facility++ . Training for this position is provided in its entirety, so no experience is required.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of schedules.
• 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.
• Home Health Aide, Nursing Students, Caregiver, Companion Care, Personal Care Aide.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without 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 being met at all times.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her 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 is required.
• Valid OH driver’s license.
• 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/