Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Company: Independent Beginnings LLC
Location: Delaware
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
At Independent Beginnings, we provide best in class home health
care to individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. Serving our individuals requires an amazing team of
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) / Caregivers with a big heart
who are willing to provide supportive services and companionship to
our clients.
If you are looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) /
Caregiver position where you can truly make a difference for the
overall well-being of someone else, we would like to speak with you
about joining our team. Shifts Available:
- Full-Time
- Part-Time
- Days
- Nights
- Weekends What we will provide you as a Direct Support
Professional (DSP) / Caregiver:
- $13.50 - $16.50/Hour (depending on experience, longevity and
behavior)
- Weekend add-on rate (applies to certain shifts and
conditions)
- No mandatory overtime! Voluntary overtime available!
- Weekly pay
- $250 Employee Referral Program
- Worked Holidays are paid at a premium
- An amazing team atmosphere that is supportive and
transparent
- Paid Training for CPR/First Aid and Medication
Administration
- 401K Retirement savings plan available
- 8% Immediate discount on AT&T Wireless Services
- Flexible schedule and ability to maintain a healthy work/life
balance As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver you
will:
- Provide direct care to individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Help with daily activities including personal care,
housekeeping, and meal preparation
- Work closely with a team of people including your co-workers,
consumer family members, and medical professionals to help your
consumers to live as independent as possible
- Transport clients as needed to appointments and other
activities
- Accompany clients to medical and other appointments to ensure
their needs are met by the physician or provider Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED preferred. **DODD will temporarily
waive the requirement that DSPs must have a high school diploma or
GED. This waiver will be effective from September 17, 2021, through
September 30, 2022. Employees without a high school diploma or GED
cannot be certified to administer medications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken
and written
- A personal vehicle that is well maintained
- Must successfully complete a criminal background check
Preferred Experience:
- One year working with individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver / Home Health
Aide / Home Health Care / Personal Care experience is a plus
Licenses/Certifications:
- CPR/First Aid - Provided if you are not currently
certified
- Medication Administration - Provided if you are not currently
certified
- Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 5 points
on our driving record
- DODD 8 Hour Provider Training
- Proof of personal auto insurance PI181718706
Keywords: Independent Beginnings LLC, Columbus , Direct Support Professional (DSP), IT / Software / Systems , Delaware, Ohio
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