Direct Support Professional

Caring Hands & More LLC; Iowa City (IA); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Caring Hands & More LLC in Iowa City, IA seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently and safely in the community.

You'll help with activities of daily living, meal planning, shopping, coaching on money management, and personal care tasks. Training provided; openings include part-time, full-time, and seasonal shifts across days, evenings, and overnights.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsabilités

• Provide support to individuals with disabilities to live independently and safely.
• Assist with activities of daily living and community engagement.
• Support meal planning, shopping and healthy eating goals.
• Coach on basic money management and personal care tasks.
• Assist with medications administration as applicable.

Connaissances

Compassionate

Reliable transportation

Customer service

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

# Direct Support ProfessionalCaring Hands & More LLC Business Office - Iowa City, IA 52240; Poplar House (909 Sandusky) - Iowa City, IA 52240## OverviewSalary Range$14.50 - $15.25 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftAnyEducation LevelHigh School/GEDCategoryProfessional Services## Description***About the Company:***At Caring Hands & More we offer a wide range of services to assist individuals in their homes and communities. Our team is described as compassionate and professional, with a commitment to treating people with respect!* **Available Shifts:** Days (7 am - 3 pm) Evenings (3pm – 11pm) Overnights 11pm – 7am)* **Available Days:** Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday* **Openings:** Full-time, Part-time & Seasonal***What You’ll be Doing:***In this role, you’ll be providing support to individuals with disabilities to help them live independently, safely, and actively within the community.* Connecting individuals to activities within the community to support physical and mental health needs.* Providing encouragement and coaching in support of learning and daily living skills.* Assisting individuals with shopping for personal needs and desires.* Coaching individuals on sound financial management decisions.* Assisting with meal planning, shopping, and food preparation to achieve healthy eating goals.* Performing personal care activities and a variety of household services.* Assisting in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered.* Monitoring any observed or reported changes in the client's condition.* Promoting personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices.## Qualifications***What Are the Qualifications:*****No Previous Experience...NO PROBLEM!**We will take the time to provide you with everything you need to be successful while getting paid. Whether you already have experience or this just sounds appealing, we encourage you to apply!* You need to be at least 18 years of age* Possess a High School Diploma or GED* Have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation