Group Home Aide/Permanent Sub – Direct Support Professional

Murray Ridge Center; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Ridge Center in Elyria, Ohio is hiring for a position that involves providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid Ohio driver's license, and basic computer literacy. Responsibilities include implementing individual plans, maintaining records, and direct care tasks such as lifting and feeding residents. A strong commitment to reliable attendance and the ability to work flexible hours is essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio driver's license and a fully insured vehicle for agency use.
• Ability to transfer/lift adult residents.
• Possess or able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals in a residential setting.
• Implement Individual Service Plans (ISP) as applicable.
• Maintain various records electronically as required.

Skills

Ability to work with residents with developmental disabilities

Basic computer literacy

Reliable work attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Must have a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to transfer/lift adult residents. Ability to work with residents with developmental disabilities. Basic computer literacy. Ability to use computers to use Word documents and access/send email; time and attendance.

Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and a fully insured, personal vehicle for agency use. Must have and maintain a good driving record. Must demonstrate continuous satisfactory job performance. Must have a record of reliable work attendance.

Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and successfully complete Delegation of Nursing Tasks training.

Must be able to meet all requirements and obtain all certifications required to perform the job or any aspect of the job, and to access funding for performance of any aspect of that job.

Preferred:

Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities. Background in nursing care of elderly, disabled, etc. Involvement with community activity (i.e., scouting, YMCA/YWCA, etc.). Current CPR, First Aid certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide services in an ICF with a variable work schedule based upon the needs within the home.

Direct care of individuals in a residential setting, including lifting, transferring, positioning, feeding, bathing, grooming, and toileting and participating in recreational activities/outings.

Implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) or Individual Habilitation Plans (IHP), as applicable.

Maintain various records, electronically as required, including progress notes, frequency charts, treatment sheets, incident reports and cash-on-hand sheets. Transport residents to day program, medical appointments, and other activities.

Housekeeping of facility including bathrooms, laundry, kitchen, dining room, residents’ rooms, closets, dressers and after-activity clean-up.

HOURS:

40 hours per week. Flexible in handling variable shifts and locations.

SALARY:

Level 4.5

PROBATION:

This agency supports the full intent and goals of Equal Employment Opportunities and insures that all employees and applicants will be afforded equal opportunities for appointment, promotion, training, career advancement and recognition without regard to mental handicap, physical handicap, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or political affiliation.