DSP/Caregiver Elizabethtown Staffed Residence

Delioncares; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Kentucky seeks compassionate caregivers to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include medication management, daily living support, and fostering a positive environment. The position offers flexible scheduling and rewards those dedicated to improving the lives of others in their community.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Choice of service provision

Community engagement

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Current driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring participants take their prescribed medication.
• Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) like cooking, bathing, and cleaning.
• Completing paperwork correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assisting participants with completing their goals.
• Ensuring participants' health, safety, and welfare is met.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you are looking for a career that makes a real difference then look no further. The position is very rewarding as much for you as the participant. We support people with intellectual/developemental disabilities to ensure their health, safety and welfare is met; and ensuring the best quality of life. Everyone has different levels of care. Some people may require more hands on assistance with caregiving while other people may only require assistance with grocery shopping or simply learning to have fun! The primary duties that this position is responsible for are:

* Ensuring the participant takes their prescribed medication

* Assisting with their ADL's (cooking, bathing, cleaning, etc.. if applicable)

*Ensuring your paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner

* Assisting participants with completing their goals

* Ensuring the participants health, safety, and welfare is met

* Having fun with the participants!

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Must be 18 years or older

* Current drivers license and auto insurance

* Excellent communication skills

HOURS:Weekdays: 2nd & 3rd shifts / Weekends: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts

Benefits:

* Flexible work schedule

* Choice of service provision

* Working with wonderful people and being a part of the best agency in KY!

We provide caregiver & skill building supports to a variety of people throughout the state of Kentucky. Our largest network is supporting people who have intellectual/ developmental disabilities through SCL (Supports for community Living) and the Michelle P. Waiver. We also provide senior care services. Our mission is to always be " Doing the right thing for the right reason". We have a strong culture of caring with fabulous administrative support. We are always eager to welcome new team members who are just as enthusiastic to make a positive difference in the lives of others as we are!