Direct Support Professional

Community Options, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance options

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee discounts

403b retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Great coworkers

Zusammenfassung

Community Options, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, and Home Health Aides in full-time, part-time, or PRN roles. New hires receive PAID training and there is a starting pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Flexibility with schedule and open availability to cover shifts is required for floater positions. Responsibilities include direct care tailored to ISP/PCP, assisting with daily routines and medications, driving to appointments, and

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct care tailored to ISP/PCP.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns.
• Assist with learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a support network by developing relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and safe.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.
• Cooperate with licensee and department staff in inspections.

Kenntnisse

Excellent verbal and written comms

Ability to establish supportive关系

Good judgment in crisis

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRNDirect Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides inKnoxville, TNto provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Newly Increases starting Pay-Rate is $15.00 per hour.

In order to be eligible for a Floater position with Community Options, you must becompletely flexible with schedule and have open availability to cover shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to
• their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and
• maintaining personal hygiene
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with
• community members, businesses, and families
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity Employer
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