Top 9 Direct support professional Jobs in Lake Charles La

Direct Support Professional
Evergreen Life Services —Lake Charles, LA
- $11.00 - $12.05 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Vital signs
- On-the-job training
- Employee discount
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Direct Support Professional PRN
Evergreen Life Services —Sulphur, LA
- $13 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Direct Support Worker
A First Name Basis —Lake Charles, LA
- $10.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Pass drug screening
- 401(k) matching
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CAREGiver
Home Instead —Lake Charles, LA
- $11 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Vital signs
- Pass drug screening
- Driver's License
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Direct Support Professional (Caregiver) – Moss Bluff, LA
Southwest Louisiana Independence Center —Lake Charles, LA
- $12 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
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1d
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Direct Care, Inc. —Lake Charles, LA
- $10 - $12 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Driver's License
- Driving
- In-person
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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3d
Caregiver - Beech
Sevita —Sulphur, LA
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off

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Direct Support Professional

Evergreen Life Services -
Lake Charles, LA

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Job Details

Part-time
$11.00 - $12.05 an hour

Benefits

On-the-job training
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Record keeping
Computer operation
Abuse and neglect policy adherence
Computer literacy
English
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Benefits:

Company parties
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Wellness resources

Title: Direct Support Professional
Reports To: Home Director I & II
Classification: Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Created: November 29, 2013

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following
through on their individual care plans. Administer medication as allowed by appropriate state medication
administration guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed. Count and dispense

appropriate medications as outlined in state medication administration guidelines.

Train individuals served in the care and cleaning of their living area or home by performing and

modeling simple tasks such as making a bed, cleaning the floor, and other basic housekeeping tasks.

Clean the living area and assist individuals served with laundry.
Report general maintenance needs of living area or home unit.
Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of

telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing
care, self-care, and personal hygiene.

Participate in the development and implementation of the active treatment plan and nutritional,

behavioral, and physical support plans.

Accompany and transport individuals served to activities such as medical/dental appointments,

church services, recreation areas, work, and shopping as requested.

Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
Prepare meals.
Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds is done as requested.
Complete all required documentation (e.g., daily notes, incident reports, medical information such

as seizures, vital signs as trained medication errors, etc.) following applicable state agency(ies) and
Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.

Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested.
Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and

well-being of all involved.

Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested, i.e.,

appointments, activities, etc.

Report accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of individuals served per

Evergreen policies and procedures.

Provide instruction to individuals served involved in work activities associated with vocational

opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE

Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and

understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.

Valid driver’s license—which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of

liability coverage if a vehicle is owned—is preferred.

Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing

with the state abuse and neglect registry.

Submit to and pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets, etc.).
Successful completion of appropriate state-required medication administration certification and

up-to-date training.

Must be at least 18 years of age (non-driver) or 21 years of age (driver).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constantly moves about to coordinate work.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served

in home, workshop, or job site.

Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
Constantly alert and aware of the needs of individuals served..
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to
perform essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Will not supervise.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect the credibility and professionalism of

the organization.

Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
Function successfully in stressful situations.
Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.
Work assigned shifts as required by management.
Attend all training classes as required.
Other characteristics of a successful DSP include but are not limited to the following characteristics:

patience and composure, effective communication, dependability, effective interpersonal skills,
awareness and attention to detail, advocacy, etc.

EMPLOYMENT VARIABLES

Must have a good driving record, which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and

reliable transportation.

Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and

weekends.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.

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