DSP/Caregiver, PRN

Cedar Lake; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-End Bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Cedar Lake in La Grange, KY is hiring a Direct Support Professional (PRN) to provide quality support to individuals with IDD. The role includes implementing procedures, coordinating with departments, reporting to the supervisor, and assisting with department operations.

Pay is $17.00 per hour dayshift and $19.00 per hour nightshift. Orientation consists of 5 full weekdays in La Grange before starting PRN schedule; weekend shifts required as part of monthly shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• The Direct Support Professional provides quality support and care to the Individuals we support; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$17.00 per hour - dayshift / $19.00 per hour - nightshift

PRN/as needed, must work one weekend shift as a part of the 5 shifts per month requirement.

Initial orientation and training requirement of 5 full weekdays in La Grange, KY before beginning PRN schedule.

Who We Are:

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here:

• Opportunities to expand skills and professional development


• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus

What you’ll do:

The Direct Support Professional provides quality support and care to the Individuals we support; implements specific procedures and programs; coordinates work within the department, as well as other departments; reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor; responds to inquiries or requests for information; and assists the immediate supervisor with tasks to support department operations.

Please note that Cedar Lake Lodge, Park Place, and Sycamore Run are Intermediate Care Facilities, placing us under the “CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Interim Rule.” Under this rule, employees must be vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to employment.

Working Conditions

• Staffing ratio of 1:3


• Daily living


• Personal hygiene


• Voicing concerns and issues


• Support individuals with setting and accomplishing goals


• Creating friendships


• Provide companionship and supportive listening


• Maintain safe environments for individuals


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What sets you apart:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Must be 18 years of age with valid Kentucky or Indiana Driver’s License and a clean driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.