DSP/Caregiver- pay rates from at $18.19 - $19.35/per hour

New Vista; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks paid leave in first year

Onsite primary care for employees/deps

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

KRS Pension Plan and 401K

Life and AD&D insurance 1.5x salary

Employee Assistance, Wellness programs

Job summary

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in Somerset, KY. You will provide caregiver assistance to residents at Oakwood, participate in community activities, and uphold safety and residents' rights on a campus-style setting.

Starting pay ranges from $18.19 to $19.35 per hour, with a $0.45/hr shift differential for 2nd/3rd shifts and a $1/hr weekend uplift. A strong benefits package supports employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to meet criminal background, drug screening, and COVID-19 vaccine standards.
• Experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide caregiver assistance and support to residents at Oakwood campus.
• Participate in special occasions and community opportunities while ensuring safety and rights of clients.
• Help individuals achieve their best life through compassionate care and daily support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Caregiver support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DSP/Caregiver- pay rates from at $18.19 - $19.35/per hour

Administration/General Regular Full Time Residential Oakwood ICF, Somerset, KY, US

Salary Range: $18.19 To $19.35 Hourly

If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you! We are looking for caregivers!

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) provide caregiver assistance and support to the individuals that live at New Vista Oakwood’s beautiful campus-style setting. This includes participating in special occasions and community opportunities while always ensuring the safety, welfare, and the preservation of rights of clients.

Starting pay for DSPs is $18.19 per hour; $18.78 if you have your CNA, CMA or associate’s degree; $19.35 if you have a bachelor’s degree. We pay a $.45/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift hours as well as $1/hr more when working the scheduled weekend shifts.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to meet criminal background, drug screening, and COVID-19 vaccine standards

Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package:

• 7 weeks paid leave time in your first year
• FREE Onsight Primary Care Clinic for employees and their dependents
• Health, Vision and Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings through KRS Pension Plan and 401K
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1.5 times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and more!

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