Direct Support Professional | Weekend Pay Boost & Impact

Cap City Supported Living; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cap City Supported Living provides care in residential settings for young adults and adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking compassionate caregivers to deliver direct care per each client’s ISP and to assist with daily activities, medication administration, and transportation as needed.

Weekend shifts qualify for extra pay: $1 extra per hour for one weekend shift per month, or $2 extra per hour for two or more weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License (no more than 6 points).
• Current Proof of auto insurance (state minimum).
• 18 years or older.
• FBI and/or BCI Background Check (5123:2-1-05.1 ORC).
• CPR and First Aid Training (5123:2-2-.1 ORC).
• 8hr DODD Training.
• Medication Administration Training.
• Any other trainings deemed necessary by Cap City Home Care Services

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to client’s based upon their needs as well as the client’s Individual Services Plan (ISP).
• Coach/assist client with accomplishing routine tasks, housekeeping, meal prep, grocery shopping, and personal care.
• Coach/assist clients in safety by performing routine fire and tornado drills, recognizing emergencies as well as responding as needed.
• Coach/assist client with day to day finances.
• Assist client with access to available community activities, exercise, and maintaining relationships.
• Assist clients with monitoring medical needs including scheduling, attending medical appointments, filling prescriptions, and self or delegated administration of medications or health related activities.
• Provides or facilitates safe transportation in regards to social, medical and general needs.
• Attend all meetings in regards to clients, employee requirements, and or agency needs.
• Complete all documentation accurately and services according to the agency, county and client requirements.
• Complies with OSHA, HIPAA, Rights of Clients (5123.62 ORC), Clients Options Waiver/HPC (5123:2-13-04-OAC).
• Advocating to protect and advance the rights of clients
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision and policies and procedures of Cap City.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers on any medical, health and safety needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cap City Supported Living provides care in residential settings for young adults and adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking compassionate caregivers to deliver direct care per each client’s ISP and to assist with daily activities, medication administration, and transportation as needed.

Weekend shifts qualify for extra pay: $1 extra per hour for one weekend shift per month, or $2 extra per hour for two or more weekend shifts.