Lead Direct Support Professional

Pauline & Thomas Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,187,000 - 57,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

Employee Discount Programs

Paid New Hire Training including CPR &

Career Advancement Opportunities

Retirement Saving Program

Job summary

Pauline & Thomas Healthcare in Nashville, Tennessee seeks Lead Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and enjoy a high quality of life.

You will support one person at a time, assist with daily living, implement ISP, administer medications with proper documentation, and accompany the person to medical appointments and job sites while fostering community connections.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to crawl, kneel, climb, stop and squat.
• Must read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
• 1 year of direct care experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 1 person supported.
• Assist individuals with disabilities with daily living and independence skills/personal care (may include grooming, bathing, feeding).
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Administer medication(s) and complete appropriate documentation.
• Accompany person supported to medical appointments.
• Accompany person supported to job site(s).
• Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community.

Skills

Verbal English communication

Documentation skills

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare (P&T) is a non-profit organization serving individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. P&T is seeking Lead Direct Support Professionals (LDSP) in Nashville, Tennessee to support and serve our individuals in leading them to be independent and have an amazing quality of life.

Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $17.00hr

Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) Schedule:

We have the shifts and times listed below available for all Direct Support Professionals.

• Monday-Friday: 6:00am - 3:00pm

Lead Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 1 person supported.
• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living and independence skills/personal care (may include grooming, bathing, feeding).
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISP)
• Administer medication(s) and complete appropriate documentation.
• Accompany person supported to medical appointments.
• Accompany person supported to job site(s)
• Foster a meaningful relationship between the individuals and their community.

Lead Direct Support Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma/GED
• I9 Identification (Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
• Required to walk or stand regularly
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to crawl, kneel, climb, stop and squat
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English
• 1 year of direct care experience

Lead Direct Support Professional (LDSP) Benefits:

Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and Life

• Employee Discount Programs
• Paid New Hire Training including CPR and First Aid
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Retirement Saving Program

Pauline and Thomas Healthcare (P&T) is an EEO employer.