Direct Support Professional

LifeSkills Unlimited supports individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and related disorders in their homes or apartments to maintain activities of daily living. To ensure optimal health and safety, teach individuals to be as independent as possible, and to maintain their homes to ensure a clean, and safe environment. Teach and assist in daily living skills, which may include personal hygiene, bathroom duties, shaving, brushing teeth, bathing/showering, shampooing, and dressing appropriately for the weather and activities. Support individual’s ISP plan and daily activities, household chores, money management, and out in community activities. Monitor for changes in their health, appearance, and behavior Follow physician’s orders regarding, medication and dietary needs. Complete documentation as necessary, to meet LifeSkills, Federal, and State regulatory requirements. Complete required, and ongoing training requirements with LifeSkills and State required timeframes. Behavior should be professional at all times. Treating everyone with respect and dignity Report to work on time, ready to work assigned shift Ability to communicate with others Complete all shift duties and any tasks assigned by management to fill the needs of the Individuals that we serve. Additional Job Responsibilities May transport in agency vehicles to and from work, errands, doctor visits, recreational activities, and shopping Conducting required fire and emergency drills Physical Requirements Agility to work in a residential setting Must be physically able to perform CPR and/or First Aid May exert force between 10 and 100lbs.ie assisting with Bed to floor/wheelchair Floor/wheelchair to bed In and out of shower/bath Into and out of vehicles Assisting in bathing and showering Changing adult depends Housecleaning duties, e.g., laundry, vacuuming, cleaning showers, tubs, dishes, taking out garbage Preparing meals Pushing/pulling e.g. wheelchairs Ability to carry groceries from vehicle to house Balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, sitting, and walking Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Must be at least 18 years old Must have a valid Nevada Driver License or (Nevada ID work in SLA) Clean DMV history, and insurable to drive agency vehicles Ability to work Saturday and Sunday Must have a "Negative" pre-employment drug screen result Basic Math Skills Read, write and understand English Clean Criminal Background Additional Requirements Current CPR and First Aid Card Proof of unexpired auto insurance and registration Pease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Req Number SUP-26-00020 Location Admin CC Pay Rate $17 EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifeSkills Unlimited