Residential DSP/Caregiver PT

Cedar Lake; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Year-End Bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starts Day 1

Job summary

A local non-profit organization is seeking a part-time Residential DSP in La Grange, KY, offering $17.00/hr and up. This role involves providing care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills and promoting inclusion within the community. The position requires a commitment to compassionate care and a love for helping others, making it ideal for those who want to make a difference in lives while enjoying their work.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Commitment to providing compassionate care and support.
• Ability to promote community inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and specialized care and support.
• Assist with daily living activities such as cooking and personal hygiene.
• Promote inclusion in the community through various activities.

Skills

Compassion for people with disabilities

Effective communication skills

Ability to assist with daily living skills

Job description

Residential DSP - Part Time -Louisville, KY

24 hours/week: Weekends (Sat, Sun) from 7a-7p

$17.00/hr and up based on education and experience

Requires at least 5 full days during first shift to complete the required training for orientation.

Who We Are

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

Why you’ll love working here

• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days

What you’ll do

The DSP provides general and specialized care and support to each individual. The care and support include activities of daily living, productive activities, and leisure activities as appropriate. The DSP will provide active treatment, safety, and supervision to individuals of Cedar Lake Residences while promoting inclusion in the community.

"There has never been a truer phrase than you come for the job, but you stay for the people. Our individuals are simply amazing and so loving, that it made me fall in love with my job. I truly enjoy the work I do and assisting others and seeing the joy on their face when they accomplish a goal."

-Rhonda, DSP since 2016

Experience the fulfillment of making a true difference in others' lives, and have fun doing it!

• Support individuals to achieve their hopes, dreams, and aspirations
• Help people live independently at home by assisting with daily skills like cooking/meal planning, personal hygiene, and housekeeping
• Help people take part in the community through activities like bowling, concerts, sporting events, going to the movies, or the zoo

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.