Direct Support Professional

Circle of Life Home Care and Soaring Eagles Home Care; Two Harbors (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Circle of Life is seeking a Direct Support Professional to visit clients in their homes in the Cloquet area and surrounding communities, helping them stay independent and connected to their homes and routines.

You will provide compassionate, person-centered support, including basic personal care tasks, and build trusting relationships with clients while coordinating with the designated team. This role starts part-time with potential for more hours as needs grow.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, organized and flexible to meet client needs.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and current insurance.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes to support independence.
• Provide direct support including personal care tasks as needed.
• Build relationships with clients and report concerns to the coordinator.
• Support community engagement by attending events and activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Organized

Flexible schedule

Reliable transportation

Valid Driver's License

Current auto insurance

Job description

Circle of Life is a leading home care agency serving 6 states. We provide services for seniors, children, and people with disabilities, and our mission is to “honor those we serve.” We take pride in the responsibility we have caring for our clients so that they can stay independent in their own homes and communities because we believe that home is the safest place to be. Circle of Life is growing and we’re looking for a Direct Support Professional(DSP)to join our CLOQUET team.

Good For Employees

Circle of Life’s focus is creating a workplace where respect, appreciation and teamwork are the shared experiences of our team. We do good for our employees by collaborating on scheduling, a focus on wellbeing, a client-first directive, respecting and valuing every team member while having fun along with top industry compensation and benefits. If you are compassionate, organized, like a flexible schedule, and want to help others we want you on our team.

Good Deeds

We also do good in our work. Our team of office and field staff care about each other and the clients we serve. We help one another. We care for and provide for a wide range of patients with a focus on honoring those we serve.

Position Duties Include:

• Visiting clients in their homes and helping them maintain their independence. There really is no place like home! You'll be helping families in your community stay in their homes. We are looking for workers in Duluth and surrounding areas to help disabled adults. This is a perfect job for people who are looking for a little extra income. Schedules vary depending on client needs, This position is part-time to start but can build into more hours as there has been an increasing need for support in the community.
• Provide Direct Support to Clientsthis includes supporting the client in individualized goals, including personal care tasks such as helping client get in and out of bed, assisting with bathing/showering, and making sure their home is clean and safe.
• Building relationships with your clients and reporting any concerns to the Designated Coordinator.
• Supporting community engagementby attending community events, etc.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants need reliable transportation and are comfortable visiting clients in their home. Willing to provide transportation if necessary, must hold valid DL and current insurance.

How Good?

• Positively change the lives of individuals and families in our communities.
• Honor those we serve by providing access to care for those who have been traditionally overlooked by the health care system.
• Support a talented team and be a part of a team that supports each other.