Job description
Unlimited Possibilities is hiring DSPs! No experience necessary. Paid training provided! Locations in Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Farmington, Bloomington, Brooklynn Park and Crystal Minnesota.
Direct Support Professional Job Description. Join our Adult Foster Care Team in providing hands on person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and mental health issues. The direct support professional will provide support to individuals by assisting them with their daily living needs in order for them to gain independence and lead fulfilling lives in the community. We provide around the clock care for individuals.
DSP Responsibilities:
-Attends and completes all required trainings
-Participates in community activities with individuals
-Assists with self-cares such as bathing and dressing
-Prepares meals and or assists the individual with meal preparation
-Administers medication and completes documentation on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
-Monitors health care needs of the individual and communicates directly with the registered nurse
-Documents detailed narratives and behavior data daily
-Monitors and maintains safety of individuals providing direct care
-Follows programming outlined in the Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAPP), and Coordinated Services and Support Plan and Addendum (CSSPA)
-Models behavior and mentors individual to increase their daily living skills
-Communicates and works alongside guardians, case managers, families and other team members
-Collaborates with co-workers in a team approach to provide quality care to individuals
-The ability to de-escalate crisis situations and behaviors that may require physical intervention on occasion
-Provide personal cares to our individuals
Qualifications:
-Must be 18 years of age
-Must possess a valid driver's license (required) and must have a clear driving record.
-Basic domestic skills (cooking, cleaning, laundry).
-Ability to provide personal cares and ques.
-Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally.
-Ability to use Technolgies such as a phone and computer for documentation.
Benefits:
-Many opportunities for career growth and advancement in the industry
-Flexible scheduling
-Bi-weekly direct deposit
-Competitive wages
-Holiday pay
-Paid training
-Health Insurance (Full time)
-Employee professional development training, certification, and mentoring.
Hours: Part time (Week A) Sunday 9am-9pm, Monday, Tuesday 4pm-9:30pm, Wednesday, 9am-4pm or 4pm-9:30pm, (Week B) Wednesday,9am-4pm or 4pm-9:30pm, Thursday and Friday, 4pm-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-9pm Full Time: (Week A) Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 9am-9pm, Wednesday 9am-4pm or 4pm-9:30pm, (Week B) Wednesday 9am-4pm or 4pm-9:30pm, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-9pm. Dates and time could change to meet needs of individual sites.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- overnights
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and how many years have you had it (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations