Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Group Home (Apopka)

Quest, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Company paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Quest, Inc. is seeking dedicated caregivers to support individuals at home in Florida. You will assist with personal care, transportation to appointments and activities, and monitor medications according to prescribed protocols.

The role emphasizes dignity, respect, and safety, with training provided for daily living activities, mealtime support, and documenting care. A High School diploma and valid FL driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 18 years of age or older required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required (if driver).
• Read, write and comprehend English; able to communicate in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Aid with personal care: toileting, bathing, dressing, hygiene.
• Drive to transport individuals to training centers, medical appointments, home visits and community outings.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor self-administration, communicate with pharmacy as needed.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and respect for individuals in the home.
• Support daily living activities, self-help, social skills, and community inclusion.

Skills

English communication

Crisis communication

Safety awareness

Dignity and respect

Education

High School Diploma

18 years of age or older

Valid FL Driver’s License

Read, write and comprehend English

Tools

Household appliances

Office equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, And Vision

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits - Why You'll Love Working Here

Full-time employees

• Medical Coverage: HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 2.5% match
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, employee assistance program, and more.

Part-time and part-time on-call employees

• Quest, Inc. provides 401(K) with company match and EAP for part-time/part-time on call employees

Available Schedules

• Full-Time Sunday 6:00am - 10:00pm, Monday - Wednesday 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Full-Time Wednesday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 6:00am - 10:00pm
• Candidates should speak with their recruiter to understand which schedules are currently available.

Responsibilities

• Aid with personal care for all individuals in the home as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing and hygiene needs.
• Drive large-capacity vehicles to provide transportation to individuals living in the home to/from training center, medical appointments, home visits and any community outing. Comply with all DOT regulations and local laws relating to operation of a vehicle.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
• Treat all people with dignity and respect, ensuring all personal rights are met including communicating in a friendly and professional manner with all people, including individuals in the home, coworkers, visitors and customers.
• Implement active treatment including areas of self-help, daily living, social skills, leisure activities and community inclusion for all individuals in the home.
• Safely lift, transfer and reposition all individuals in the home as outlined in daily schedules. Use of proper body mechanics and correct physical management techniques to reduce the risk of injury to self or others.
• Ensure safety for individuals in the home during mealtimes including preparation of food, diet textures, dietary restrictions, adaptive mealtime equipment and feeding assistance.
• Complete housekeeping duties daily to ensure a safe and clean environment. This includes but is not limited to washing dishes, stripping and making beds, laundry, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, mopping and sweeping.
• Ensure adequate supervision of individuals in the home. This may include staying past regularly scheduled hours until staff arrive for the next shift or back-up staffing is arranged.
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.

Education/Certification/Licensure Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required)
• 18 years of age or older (required)
• Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times (if driver, required)
• Read, write and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis (required)

Work Experience/Related Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with persons who have Developmental Disabilities or working in an intensive behavior, psychiatric, nursing home or childcare OR college, vocational or technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours or 720 classroom hours can be substituted for required experience
• Previous working knowledge utilizing household appliances and basic office equipment (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, calculator, etc.) (required)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, engage in household tasks which include bending and lifting, pushing wheelchairs, use of hands for tasks such as writing, typing, handling small objects (required)
• Ability to operate large capacity vehicles (10-12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses) by driving safely and navigating traffic (if driver, required) Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.) (preferred)

Quest, Inc. is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Quest to grant equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, marital status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal statute.

Additional Benefits Information

• Stay healthy with enhanced coverage – medical insurance includes an HRA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual visits, free Minute Clinic visits, free imaging, and surgery
• Full smile & clear vision – dental and vision plans to keep you covered head to toe
• Security for you and your family – company-paid life and disability insurance coverage, plus long-term disability at no cost to you
• Short-term coverage when you need it – short-term disability for life’s unexpected moments
• Invest in your future – 401(k) with a company match to grow your retirement savings
• Extra protection, your choice – voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage available
• Save smarter – flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help your dollars go further
• Support for life’s challenges – confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to help you and yours
• Keep learning and growing- tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement to help you advance your education and career

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