Direct Support Professional (RELIEF) (Portland, ME; Saco, ME; ...)

Residential Resources, Inc.; United States; À distance; USD 23 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental & Life Insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid Leave Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits

Résumé du poste

Residential Resources, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals (Relief) to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the greater Portland area, including Portland, ME and Saco, ME.

This role emphasizes multitasking, clear communication with the team, and adaptability to changing priorities. As a DSP, you will help residents with daily living tasks, promote independence, document activities, and support meaningful community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with caregivers and staff.

Responsabilités

• Assist residents with daily living tasks and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate daily documentation of care activities.
• Support community participation and safety.
• Assist with ambulation, meals, hygiene per care plan.

Connaissances

Multitasking

Strong communication

Adaptability

Description du poste

Direct Support Professional (RELIEF) (Portland, ME; Saco, ME; ...)

Residential Resources, Inc. empowers individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or acquired disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives by promoting their active participation and presence in the community. Through our person-centered supports, we strive to enhance quality of life and create a future where everyone, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to thrive in their community.

We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team and provide support to individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities in the greater community. This position requires the right candidate to have exceptional skills in areas such as multitasking, strong communication with team members, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Be a part of a team that values hard work, personal work-life balance, and contributing to your greater community!

Preferred skills may include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting individuals with a variety of medical needs
• Organizing and supporting community membership and participation
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a large team is required
• Time management and adaptability

Various schedule opportunities are available including full and part-time, double shifts, weekends, and weekdays. A relief schedule traditionally does not come with a set weekly schedule.

As a DSP, you are responsible for ensuring our residents are safe and healthy at all times while also promoting life skills and independence. Some of the support tasks you can expect to assist with include ambulation (walker or wheelchair), meal preparation and feeding, housekeeping, bathroom and hygiene needs, maintaining comprehensive daily documentation, and creating opportunities for meaningful community integration.

Experience with medication passing and full personal care are preferred. An active CPR, CRMA, and DSP certificate are preferred, but we will train the right candidate. If you are a kind, patient, and compassionate person who wants to have some fun, laugh a lot, and be a little silly while at work, we would like to meet you!

Pay rates are based upon experience and accompanied certifications: $16.50 - $18.00an hour.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience as a licensed driver with an acceptable driving history.
• An acceptable criminal history and other background checks, as required.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Life Insurance
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid Leave Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP Benefits)

Quality * Creativity * Diversity * Trust * Truth/Honesty * Respect * Empowerment

We value diversity in everything we do.

Visit www.resresources to learn more.

Residential Resources is proudly equal opportunity. It is our culture, not compliance.

Region: Westbrook, ME

This is a non-management position

This is a relief/per diem position