Group Home Staff (Direct Support Professional)
Lifetime Living, Inc. is looking for a qualified, responsible, dependable, and reliable individual to work as Direct Care / Support Professional / Staff to adults with IDD in a group home environment in the WESLACO area. Experience in caregiving, mental/behavioral health and/or with individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities (IDD) is preferred.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Provide individualized care to IDD individuals in the home
- Assist on a daily basis with personal care and hygiene
- Assist daily with home routines and chores
- Help plan and prepare all meals
- Provide companionship and establish trusting relationships with individuals
- Provide transportation to Day Activity locations and to local community outings on a routine basis via company vehicles
- Administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician
- Report any concerns or medical issues to Case Management & Nursing staff
- Collaborate with management and coworkers to ensure the residents receive quality care and continuity of care
- Keep records of activity, behavior, and incidents daily
- Ensure home is safe, clean, and well organized
- Part time
- Full time
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License and Vehicle Insurance
- Ability to work in US
- Minimum High school diploma or GED and/or a Competency Exam with 3 references
- Must complete a background check prior to hire
- Experience working with elderly, disabled, and/or behavioral/mental health individuals is a PLUS!
- Friendly, professional demeanor
- Strong emotional intelligence, patience, problem solving, and listening skills
Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended and all other
applicable laws, our Company provides reasonable accommodations for qualified persons
with disabilities. A qualified individual is a person who meets skill, experience, education,
or other requirements of the position, and who can perform the essential functions of the
position with or without reasonable accommodation.
· May be required to attend additional training or employee meetings.
· Reasonable amount of standing, bending, stretching, and lifting.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk;
use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk
or hear.
· May require contact with blood/stool/urine and adaptive equipment. May require
assistance with medical tasks as delegated by healthcare professionals
· Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times and assist with resident transfers as needed
Position: Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. · Primarily home and community-based, with occasional visits to community outings and other Lifetime Living office or Centers. · Direct care with individuals with IDD and/or behavioral health crisis management and use of deescalation techniques as needed · Fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring flexibility to occasionally work outside normal scheduled hours. · Collaborative environment working closely with team members, case managers and nursing teams. · Mostly indoor environment, depending on function needs. · Can be fast paced, with frequent interruptions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Join our team as a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate support that empowers residents to live comfortably and independently while fostering a positive community environment!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
