DSPDSW Direct Service ProfessionalWorker

Holy Angels Residential Facility; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b retirement with Match

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Critical Illness

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellness Center Free Membership

Job summary

Holy Angels Residential Facility is seeking a DSW/DSP Direct Service Professional to work from 2:45pm to 11:15pm, providing care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will supervise residents, assist with daily living skills, and complete documentation in the computer system. A CMA class is required for all DSPs, and a valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to take the CMA class as required for all DSPs (class may be outside your shift).
• Must maintain a current and valid driver’s license to drive vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assist, and train residents in activities of daily living.
• Provide continuous active treatment for residents.
• Accurately complete all documentation in the computer system.
• Report illness symptoms to nurse and supervisor.
• Assist with additional duties such as laundry or dining room tasks as needed.
• Daily computer use is required.

Skills

Caregiving

Documentation

Resident supervision

Computer use

Education

GED/HS Diploma

Tools

None

Job description

Full Time - 8-hour shifts 2:45pm-11:15pm off every other weekend.

Starting Rate: $15.00 Plus .75 cent shift diff. for hours worked 3:30pm to 11:00pm

Benefits: Fulltime Eligible Staff

• 403b retirement with Match
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Wellness Center Free Membership

Job Summary:

Holy Angels Residential Facility is in search of a DSW/DSP Direct Service Professional from 2:45pm to 11:15 pm to provide care and assist with daily living skills for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Specific Skills and Responsibilities

• Supervise, assist, and train resident in all activities of daily living, including but not limited to, personal hygiene skills, clothing care skills, social skills, leisure skills, care of personal space, dining skills, toileting, and appropriate behavior skills
• Provide continuous active treatment for residents
• Accurately complete all assigned documentation including but not limited to, formal and service objectives, behavior incident reports, accident/incident documentation, medical related documentation
• All documentation put in computer system
• Report any issues or sign/symptoms of resident illness to nurse and supervisor
• Provide additional services which may be assigned as part of the job such as laundry, dining room duty, or any other reasonable requests made by supervisor deemed necessary for resident care or as part of the job
• Requires daily computer use

Qualifications:

• Must be able to take the CMA class as REQUIRED for all DSP’s (class may be outside your shift) Pay increase once certification is obtained
• Must maintain a current and valid driver’s license to drive vehicles

Education:

• GED or High School Diploma Required

Required Checks:

• Drug Screen
• Criminal Background Check
• Driver’s License Check

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work with individuals with developmental disabilities

Physical Demands:

• Walk, stand, sit, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, use hands and lift up to 50lbs