DSP: Day Program Aide (Mon-Fri 1st shift)

ViaQuest, Inc.; Parma Heights (OH); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR & First Aid training

Benefits package including health/ret.

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Annual pay increases

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services seeks a Direct Support Professional in Parma Heights, OH. The role offers $17.50 per hour, full-time hours Monday through Friday, 1st shift, with paid training on CPR and First Aid as part of the benefits package. Training is provided in full and prior experience is not required.

Responsibilities include direct care, supervising individuals, transportation to the Day Program, personal care and supporting community outings, emphasizing safety and independence.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily life.
• Transport individuals between homes and the Day Program using a company vehicle.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Participate in community outings with transportation and support.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

18 years of age or older

Job description

Direct Support Professional

A Great Opportunity / $17.50 per Hour / Full-Time, M-F 1st Shift

At ViaQuest Day & Employment Services we provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities within our Day Program. Training for this position is provided in its entirety so no experience is required.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.


• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.


• Transporting the individuals between their homes and the Day Program through the use of a company, passenger van.


• Providing personal care assistance.


• Participating in community outings through the transportation and assistance of the individuals served.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.


• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• Valid driver's license.


• Motor Vehicle Record Must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteri


• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR and First Aid courses and certifications.


• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).


• Paid-time off.


• Premium holiday pay.


• Annual pay increases.


• Employee referral bonus program.

About ViaQuest Day & Employment Services

To learn more about ViaQuest Day & Employment Services please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/day-employment-services/

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