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Empowering People is looking for compassionate and energetic individuals for direct care positions at several of our homes across Summit County! We are looking for people who are dependable and caring and have experience working with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Come work in a comfortable home setting helping people live life in the most independent way possible and strive daily to truly make a difference!
About the Company
At Empowering People Inc, our mission is to empower and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. We believe that every person should make decisions that directly affect their lives and we help them along that journey.
Direct Support Professional Job Description
CPR and Med Administration certification are required for this position.
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and in their community. The DSP is responsible to provide direct services including PERSONAL CARE AND HYGIENE- helping individuals to shower or bathe, toileting individuals and changing briefs and helping individuals to dress; MEAL PREPARATION AND FEEDING- helping individuals to eat and prepare food per diet needs; ADMINISTER MEDICATION- helping individuals take their prescribed medications; HOUSEKEEPING- maintaining a clean, safe living environment - washing dishes, laundry, mopping floors; COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES- accompanying individuals into the community for social or recreational activities. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.
A Direct Support Professional will:
- Respect individual rights and confidentiality. Be a role model, promote teamwork and help to make a positive living environment.
- Read, know, and implement Individual’s Service Plan and document services provided.
- Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor.
- Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
Additional Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking
- Willingness to adhere to rules and regulations
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS for eligible employees including tuition reimbursement for health related education including nursing school, company paid life insurance for you and supplemental plans for your family, partial company match 401(k) to plan for your future, wellness programs up to $200 for gym memberships or smart watches, medical/dental/vision/supplemental insurances and MUCH more!!
COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!'
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- driver's license and fewer than 5 points (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Akron, OH 44302 (Required)
Work Location: In person
