DSP 1st Shift

Helen's Hands; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

401K

Job summary

Helen's Hands, LLC in Lynchburg, VA is seeking Direct Support Professionals for 1st shift (6AM-2PM). Positions available full-time and part-time, in home and community settings.

DSPs provide daily living support, assist with meals, chores, appointments, and basic personal care while documenting activities and progress. Training is provided, and the team meets regularly to plan care for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with disabilities and adapting to home/community settings.
• Active driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Able to pass a criminal background check and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support in clients’ homes or community settings.
• Assist with meals, housekeeping, laundry, and activities of daily living.
• Support clients with appointments, errands, and community outings; assist with medication administration as needed.
• Enter notes on daily activities and supports in the system and communicate changes.

Skills

DSP experience

Driver's license

Reliable transport

Job description

Helen's Hands, LLC provides community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking: (Full-time and Part-time)

1st Shift (6AM-2PM)

Direct Support Professionals with experience for our group homes. All required trainings are provided.
Duties of Position:
Our DSP Group Home Staff will provide care to our clients in their home or community settings. Duties may include helping and training the individual with domestic tasks in the home setting: such as laundry, vacuuming, cleaning, organizing, etc. You may also be helping with meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, taking the individual to medical/dental appointments, assist with medication administration and other basic personal care needs. You will also assist them in working towards their goals, exploring their local community and more.
Each day you are required to enter notes/documentation about the daily activities and supports provided in the computer including noting any unusual events or conditions which may have occurred.

You will also participate in training and staff meetings as required.
Hiring is dependent on references, an active driver’s license with a good driving record, and an acceptable criminal background check.

Company Paid Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Benefits Available:

• Health Insurance
• 401K

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location:

In person