DSP Group Home Caregiver

ViaQuest, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full-time benefits

PTO

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual raises

Variety of schedules

Referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest, Inc. is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Kentucky. The role offers $17.75-$18.75 per hour with full-time benefits, paid training (CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration), PTO, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, and annual raises.

The position focuses on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in residential settings, emphasizing independence and safety. Responsibilities include direct care, training new hires, shift coverage, daily living support,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and car insurance.
• MVRC must meet ViaQuest criteria.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Administer site training to new hires.
• Assist with shift coverage as needed.
• Supervise, teach and assist individuals in daily living.
• Prepare meals and maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Offer companionship and caregiving.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR training

First Aid

Medication Administration

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$17.75-$18.75 per hour

A Great Opportunity

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

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.

This position is great for:

• Candidates without experience. We provide training!
• Those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.
• Those interested in gaining more experience in the IDD field.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as an STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.
• Candidates of all ages (high school graduates - retirees).
• Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, STNAs, CNAs, Personal Care Aides, Home Health Aides (HHA), nursing students!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Companion care / Caregiving

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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