Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Company: Independent Beginnings LLC
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Company OverviewAt Independent Beginnings, we provide best in class
home health care to individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Serving our individuals requires an amazing team of
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers with a big heart
who are willing to provide supportive services and companionship to
our clients.If you are looking for a Direct Support Professional
(DSP) / Caregiver position where you can truly make a difference
for the overall well-being of someone else, we would like to speak
with you about joining our team.Shifts
Available:Part-TimeFull-TimeWhat we will provide you as a Direct
Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver:$13.50 - $16.50/Hour
(depending on experience, longevity and behavior)Weekend add-on
rate (applies to certain shifts and conditions)No mandatory
overtime! However, overtime is available!Weekly pay$250 Employee
Referral ProgramWorked Holidays are paid at a premiumAn amazing
team atmosphere that is supportive and transparentPaid Training for
CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration401K Retirement savings
plan available8% Immediate discount on AT&T Wireless
ServicesFlexible schedule and ability to maintain a healthy
work/life balanceAs a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
you will:Provide direct care to individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilitiesHelp with daily activities
including personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparationWork
closely with a team of people including your co-workers, consumer
family members, and medical professionals to help your consumers to
live as independent as possibleTransport clients as needed to
appointments and other activitiesAccompany clients to medical and
other appointments to ensure their needs are met by the physician
or provider
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED preferred. **DODD will temporarily waive
the requirement that DSPs must have a high school diploma or GED.
This waiver will be effective from September 17, 2021, through
September 30, 2022. Employees without a high school diploma or GED
cannot be certified to administer medicationsMust be at least 18
years of ageMust be able to communicate in English, including both
spoken and writtenA personal vehicle that is well maintainedMust
successfully complete a criminal background checkPreferred
Experience:One year working with individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilitiesDirect Support Professional
(DSP) / Caregiver / Home Health Aide / Home Health Care / Personal
Care experience is a plusLicenses/Certifications:CPR/First Aid -
Provided if you are not currently certifiedMedication
Administration - Provided if you are not currently certifiedMust
have a valid driver's license with no more than 5 points on our
driving recordDODD 8 Hour Provider TrainingProof of personal auto
insurancePI181719055
Keywords: Independent Beginnings LLC, Newark , Direct Support Professional (DSP), IT / Software / Systems , Newark, Ohio
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