Night & Weekend Direct Support Specialist

Provident Healthcare Consulting; Indianola (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Vacation Plan

Paid Time Off

Competitive wage

Job summary

ELEVATE in Indianola, IA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help residents in an Intensive Residential Support Home. You will assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, personal care, and promoting community involvement to support clients in achieving personal goals.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety and wellbeing, documenting care, and administering medications if certified. This 3rd shift on weekends (Sat-Sun, 8pm-8am) offers a competitive wage with comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• At least one year experience with individuals with mental illness or multi-occurring conditions.
• Medication manager training preferred; will be trained if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients with dignity, respect, and value.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing of clients on your shift.
• Report any allegations of client abuse to the Program Manager.
• Complete required trainings and orientations.
• Complete all required documentation on shift (service documentation, data sheets, incident reports, MAR).
• Provide support to clients with personal goals and objectives.
• Assist with daily living activities and informal supports (cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, personal hygiene).
• Assist with activities of daily living when absolutely unable to do so alone.
• If certified, administer medications on time and document in MAR.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client information.
• Implement client behavior intervention plans when needed.
• Report unsafe conditions and changes in client condition to Program Manager.
• Accompany clients to appointments and transport them as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Program Manager.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Experience with mental illness

Medication management training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ELEVATE in Indianola, IA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help residents in an Intensive Residential Support Home. You will assist with daily living activities, meal preparation, personal care, and promoting community involvement to support clients in achieving personal goals.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety and wellbeing, documenting care, and administering medications if certified. This 3rd shift on weekends (Sat-Sun, 8pm-8am) offers a competitive wage with comprehensive