Residential DSP, Full-Time, M-F 7AM-3PM, 40 Hrs/Wk/Affton

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

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a Residential Direct Care Professional (DSP) for a full-time Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM shift, 40 hours per week.

You will provide daily living assistance, help with personal hygiene, and coordinate community activities. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Clean driving record and completes driver training.
• Willing to work at least one weekend shift.
• Experience with disabilities or in customer service preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical assistance with daily tasks and personal hygiene.
• Follow medical orders and administer medications.
• Facilitate activities and community outings for clients.
• Offer choices to clients for daily activities.
• Work at multiple homes within a 15-minute radius of this location.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Written and oral communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Residential DSP, Full-Time, M-F 7AM-3PM, 40 Hrs/Wk/Affton

Saint Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1564

Salary Range: $21.00 To $21.00 Hourly

UCP Heartland is seeking compassionate and committed Residential DSP's ( Direct Care Professional) for the following Shift.

UCP Heartland offers a positive, team driven, work environment at $21.00/Hour

CURRENT AVAILABLE SCHEDULE:

AFFTON

MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7AM-3PM

40Hours Weekly (PP/E)

(PLEASE NOTE: This location has contained spiders, snakes and an emotional support cat, all of which the client is solely responsible for)

APPLICANTS MUST ALSO BE WILLING TO WORK AT OTHER HOMES WITHIN A 15 MINUTE RADIUS OF THIS HOME

As a DSP (Direct Care Provider)you will perform the following 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

UCP Heartland strives to be the provider of choice supporting people living with disabilities and you can be a part of that mission. As a DIRECT CARE PROVIDER, your work will make a difference in people's lives 365 days a year!

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• 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