DSP Group Home Caregiver

ViaQuest, Inc.; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Benefits package

Paid time off

Premium holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual pay increases

Flexible schedules

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

ViaQuest Healthcare Central is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Ohio to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in ICF settings. The role includes promoting independence, safety, and health, with training for new hires and opportunities for flexible scheduling.

Benefits for full-time employees include medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, a 401k, paid time off, premium holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, and annual pay

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.
• Experience in developmental disabilities or direct care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and fostering independence, choice and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Administering site training to new hires.
• Assisting with shift coverage as needed.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of life.
• Completing household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean, safe living environment.
• Providing personal care assistance.

Skills

Caregiving

Empathy

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$17.75-$18.75 per hour --

Direct Support Professional (DSP) A Great Opportunity / $17.75-$18.75 per hour --

At ViaQuest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our intermediate care facilities (ICF).

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration 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.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

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.
• Administering site training to new hires.
• Assisting with shift coverage as needed.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
• Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Providing personal care assistance.

Requirements for this position include:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and car insurance.
• Motor Vehicle Record Must meet ViaQuest's Authorized Driver Criteria
• Can push, lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and can climb, balance, kneel and crouch.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities or direct care is preferred but not required.

About ViaQuest Residential Services

To learn more about ViaQuest Residential Services please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/residential-services/

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