Direct Support Professional (DSP)
$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 / 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 (What You'll Need)
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Motor Vehicle Record must specific requirements including (but not limited to):
- No OVI/DUI's, reckless operations, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over posted limit
- No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years or more than 5 points
- Reliable vehicle with active insurance
- Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and assist individuals as needed
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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Do you have questions? Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com