Intermittent Group Home Aide – Direct Support Professional

Murray Ridge Center; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Ridge Center in Elyria, Ohio, is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide direct care for individuals in a residential setting. Responsibilities include lifting, transferring, and assisting with daily activities while implementing Individual Service Plans. Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED, possess CPR and First Aid certification, and have a valid Ohio driver's license. A commitment to dependable performance and attendance is essential for this rewarding role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and an insured personal vehicle.
• Ability to maintain continuous satisfactory job performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for individuals in a residential setting.
• Implement Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Individual Habilitation Plans (IHP).
• Maintain various electronic records as required.

Skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Basic computer literacy

Ability to lift and transfer adults

Experience with developmental disabilities

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

Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and an 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 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 the job.

Preferred:

Experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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, bank books 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.

NORMAL WORKING HOURS:

Flexible as needed. May include evenings and/or weekends.

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.