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

ViaQuest; Parma Heights (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training: CPR/First Aid

Full-time benefits: health + 401k

Paid time off

Annual raises

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest Day & Employment Services in Parma Heights, OH, is hiring for a full-time Direct Care Assistant on the 1st shift. Training is provided; no prior experience required.

You will support individuals with developmental disabilities, assist with daily living, transport to the day program, and participate in community outings. Must be 18+, HS diploma or GED preferred, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Competitive benefits and paid training offered.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age required.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Motor Vehicle Record must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria.
• Able to push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs and to kneel, crouch and balance.

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 living.
• Transport individuals between homes and the Day Program using the company van.
• Participate in community outings with transportation and assistance.

Skills

Driver's license

Physical ability (50 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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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