Heavenly Hands is actively hiring for a Direct Support Professional for a female diagnosed with cerebral palsy, stage 3 kidney disease, gastroparesis, anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
She enjoys participating in church, Bible study, and values activities that help her feel balanced such as pampering herself or spending time with friends. She also lives by herself since she is considered a high-functioning individual.
Hours:
Monday - 8:30a-4:30p Wednesday and Friday - 8:30a-2:30p
We are offering $18 to $22 an hour.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist and train individuals in a home setting to enable the individual to maintain health status, develop and maintain skills with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) in home environment. Empower and support the individual in developing their own lifestyle.
- Assist in functional skills related to personal care (Toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.), if needed.
- Monitor health and physical condition and assistance with medication and/or medical needs.
- Ensures all services are documented as required by agency procedures and regulatory standards.
- Reads and follows the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for individuals.
- Completes and submits required daily support notes for the individual according to established agency guidelines.
- Demonstrates understanding of Human Rights Rules and Regulations and upholds the Human Rights Plan.
- Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items when at least 50 pounds.
- Pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing throughout employment.
- Detailed Documentation
- Performs other duties, as directed.
Must Haves:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must consent to criminal records check, including a fingerprint check.
- Valid VA driver's license required with acceptable driving record.
- Must complete a TB Screening.
Nice To Haves:
- High School or GED Diploma preferred.
- One year work experience working with the Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled population preferred but will train.
Once hired, must complete all required trainings in a timely manner – DD Staff Orientation Test, Staff Competencies, and Therapeutic Options, First Aid/CPR. If credentials are already obtained, please bring current copies.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
