Direct Support Professional: Overnight & Day Shifts

Waystone-Health-; Methuen (MA); In loco; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Vacation time 2 weeks

12 Holidays

Personal Days 3

Sick days 9

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Employee of the month bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Waystone Health & Human Services in Methuen, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist residents with daily living activities in a group home setting. Roles include overnight and day shifts, with weekend coverage and 40 hours per week for full-time positions.

The DSP will help with feeding, hygiene, mobility, documentation, and transportation using wheelchair vans. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, English literacy, and experience in caregiving or

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Candidates must read, write, and comprehend English to follow care plans, document services, and communicate with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience delivering training, case management and service delivery to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• MAP (Medication Administration Program) Certification; Waystone offers training to acquire certification within 6 months of employment.
• CPR/First Aid; Waystone offers training to acquire certification within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing with at least one year of driving experience.

Mansioni

• Assist with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, feeding, grooming, transferring, and meal preparation.
• Able and willing to assist with heavy lifting and driving wheelchair accessible company vans.
• Complete Individual Support Plans (ISP) to support individuals in achieving personal goals and promoting independence.
• Complete daily logs and notes, track behavioral data.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and redirecting behaviors; maintain safety and confidentiality.

Conoscenze

Caregiving experience

Documentation & reporting

Communication skills

Empathy & patience

English literacy

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Strumenti

MAP Certification

CPR/First Aid

Valid Driver's License

Descrizione del lavoro

Waystone Health & Human Services in Methuen, MA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist residents with daily living activities in a group home setting. Roles include overnight and day shifts, with weekend coverage and 40 hours per week for full-time positions.

The DSP will help with feeding, hygiene, mobility, documentation, and transportation using wheelchair vans. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, English literacy, and experience in caregiving or