Direct Support Professional - Overnight Shift | Cedar Lake Lodge (La Grange)

Advanced Payroll Systems; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

PTO from day one

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Cedar Lake is seeking an Overnight Direct Support Professional to provide calm, consistent care through the night at Cedar Lake Lodge in La Grange, KY. The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and responding to needs during the overnight shift from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Starting pay is $17.00/hour with a $2.00/hour overnight differential. This full-time position supports adults with developmental disabilities in a safe, structured environment and prepares the next shift for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialized care and support to each individual, including activities of daily living and observation during the night.
• Maintain knowledge of each individual’s plan of care and IPP, and report observations to the nurse or Interdisciplinary Team.
• Ensure safety and supervise individuals during overnight hours, including reporting incidents and administering basic care as needed.
• Attend to personal needs such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and mobility while preserving individuals’ rights and dignity.

Education

High school

Job description

• Base Pay $17.00 - $20.68 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Support Services
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Shift - 3rd Shift

Location: Cedar Lake Lodge - La Grange, KY

Schedule: Full-time | Overnight Shift (11:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Rotation: Every other weekend required

Pay: Starting at $17.00/hour + $2.00/hour overnight differential

Provide calm, consistent care through the night.

As an Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP), you play a vital role in maintaining a safe, stable, and supportive environment while individuals rest. You'll focus on observation, documentation, and responding to needs throughout the night - ensuring continuity of care and preparing the next shift for success.

This role is ideal for someone who works well independently, stays attentive in quieter environments, and values consistency and structure.

Who We Are:

Cedar Lake is a Kentucky-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential and community-based services. Our teams work together to provide dependable, person-centered care that promotes well-being and quality of life.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Weekly Pay
• PTO accrual begins day one (eligible after 60 days)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Eligibility for year-end bonus opportunities

What you’ll do:

The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each individual. The care and support include activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities as appropriate. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to individuals of the lodge while promoting inclusion in the community. 1:4/1:5 ratios.

• Provides individualized attention, which encourages each Individual’s ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Maintain knowledge of the Individuals’ plan of care and provides support to the Individuals according to their Individual Program Plan (IPP).
• Contributes to the care planning process by providing the Nurse or other members of the Interdisciplinary Team with specific information and observations of the Individual’s needs and preferences.
• Attends to the needs of the Individuals we support – assistance with bathing, dressing grooming, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, and/or other needs in keeping with the Individuals’ care requirements.
• Fully understands all aspects of Individuals’ rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse.
• Responsible for immediately reporting to the facility administrator incidents or evidence of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and/or violation of Individuals’ rights.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment. Reports environmental deficiencies to the Nurse (such as lighting or equipment problems).
• Protects and assist with the care of the personal belongings of each Individual we support – including wheelchairs, eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, and memorabilia. Promptly reports missing items according to established policy and participates in efforts to locate missing items.
• Assist with/complete laundry for his/her assigned suite and the Individuals we support.
• Assist with meal preparation and eating with the Individuals we support.
• Observes Individuals for changes in condition or behavior and promptly reports these changes to appropriate personnel.
• Provides care that maintains each Individual’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears, and/or other damage by changing incontinent Individuals, turning, repositioning immobile Individuals, and by applying moisturizer to fragile skin and other areas.
• Answers Individual’s call bells promptly and courteously.
• Performs various tasks assigned by the Nurse, including weighing Individuals, applying creams/ointments, and collecting specimens.
• Lifts, moves, and transports Individuals, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the Individuals’ visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assist and escorts Individuals for appointments, including attending activities and/or church services. Participates in activities and functions as directed.
• Practices careful and efficient use of supplies and linen and follows established procedures.
• Completes appropriate records, documenting care provided or other information in keeping with department policies.
• Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough handwashing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
• Attends scheduled/required meetings, including suite meetings, in-service sessions, Individuals’ annual reviews, and planning meetings.
• Responds to inquiries relating to his/her particular area or to requests from Individuals, visitors, and other personnel within given time frames and established policy.
• Performs other work as assigned or requested.

What a typical overnight shift may look like:

• Conducting scheduled checks to ensure individuals are safe and comfortable
• Assisting with occasional overnight care needs
• Completing documentation and preparing shift reports

What sets you apart:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.