DSP Group Home Caregiver

ViaQuest, Inc.; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual pay increases

Variety of schedules

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

ViaQuest, Inc. in Ohio is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in our ICF / Group Homes.

This role includes training, shift coverage, and helping residents gain independence while ensuring health and safety. The position offers paid training, full-time benefits (medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance, 401k), PTO, premium holiday pay, mileage reimbursement, annual pay increases, and a variety

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Direct care empathy

Valid driver's license

Mobility up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

• 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/