Night Residential DSP - Make a Difference, $21/hr

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland in Saint Louis, MO is hiring Residential Direct Support Professionals for evening/overnight shifts at $21.00 per hour. This full-time position includes working at MID COUNTY with shifts Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 PM–9 AM, and occasional coverage at other homes within a 15-minute radius.

As a DSP you will provide daily living support, assist with personal care, help clients participate in activities, follow medical orders, and ensure safe transportation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent (GED).
• Clean Driving Record and successfully completes and maintains assigned drivers training
• A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEKEND SHIFT PER WEEKEND
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer service field
• Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to consistently work in a professional, cooperative manner with all Agency clients and personnel.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• THIS POSITION DOES REQUIRE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH CLEAN DRIVING RECORD!
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES 5-7 DAYS OF MANDATORY TRAINING AT OUR CORPORATE OFFICE Monday through Friday 8:45 AM-4:30PM ALL UCP HEARTLAND SCHEDULES/SHIFTS ARE AWAKE SHIFTS

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance with daily tasks, assist with personal hygiene and facilitate fun activities.
• Follow medical orders and administer medications.
• Most importantly, provide choices to the clients for their daily activities to provide entertainment and community outings
• Your work will make a difference in people’s lives 365 days a year!

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland in Saint Louis, MO is hiring Residential Direct Support Professionals for evening/overnight shifts at $21.00 per hour. This full-time position includes working at MID COUNTY with shifts Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9 PM–9 AM, and occasional coverage at other homes within a 15-minute radius.

As a DSP you will provide daily living support, assist with personal care, help clients participate in activities, follow medical orders, and ensure safe transportation.