Top 53 Direct support professional Jobs in Melissa, Tx

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional
Sevita Health —McKinney, TX
- $10.50 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
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Direct Support Caregiver
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Direct Support Caregiver
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Direct Support Caregiver
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Overnight Caregiver
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Overnight shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Direct Support Professional (McKinney)
Community Options, Inc. —McKinney, TX
- From $13 an hour
- Online Application
- Cooking
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Staff
La Maison —Anna, TX
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Residential
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
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Direct Care Staff Youth Residential
DSO Innovations LLC —Princeton, TX
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Vital signs
- High school
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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Caregiver/Direct Care
Centre For Neuro Skills —Plano, TX
- $17.00 - $19.25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Imovelle Care Services LLC —Frisco, TX
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
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Home Health Caregiver
Seniors Helping Seniors - Collin County East TX —Melissa, TX
- $12 - $14 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- English
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
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In-Home Caregiver
Seniors Helping Seniors - Collin County East TX —Melissa, TX
- $12 - $14 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- English
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Paid orientation
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Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —McKinney, TX
- $13.15 - $16.44 an hour
- Full-time
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Direct Support Caregiver
ResCare Community Living —Plano, TX
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Overnight Caregiver
Sevita —Garland, TX
- Overnight shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Overnight Caregiver
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Caregiver Part-Time
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Caregiver Part-Time
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Overnight Caregiver
Sevita —Plano, TX
- Overnight shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Caregiver Part-Time
Sevita —Garland, TX
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Driving
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off

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Caregiver/Direct Support Professional

Sevita Health -
McKinney, TX

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$10.50 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Driver's License
Computer skills

Full Job Description

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Pay Class: Full Time
Hours: Fri- Sunday 9p-9a | Mon - Thurs 11p - 9a
Site Location: McKinney, TX
Rate of Pay: $10.50 per hour

SUMMARY

Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role.

Scope of Role:

Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below.

Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference
Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
If assigned, accurately administers or supports self-administration of medication and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.
Attends orientation and on-going training as directed; participates in monthly staff meetings.
Works scheduled hours; arrives for work on time; stays on shift until replacement arrives; notifies supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
Works together with others, values others contributions; is courteous; communicates openly; listens; and shows respect to others.
Every employee plays a role in developing and maintaining a safe workplace; complies with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules; reports unsafe hazards to their supervisor and participates in safety related training or activities.
May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; ensures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.
Performs other duties and activities as required.
MPA = Mobile Punch Authorized for timekeeping.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required for the Job

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Six months of experience in human services preferred.
Must be 18 years of age.
Working knowledge of computers

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
All state-required training(s) and certification(s) completed in mandated timeframes.
Maintain valid driver’s license, meet all insurance requirements, and be approved by management to be a driver for the company. If an employee is determined to have lost their driving privileges by failing the company MVR driving record requirements per company policy, the employee will be required to sign a Non-Driver form and restricted from driving on behalf of the company until their MVR report satisfies the company requirements for a good driving record.

Work Environment:

Works at the program location and may accompany individuals into the community.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

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