Direct Support Professional - Upper Darby Location

Direct Support Staff Week/Weekend Shift

ACE Healthcare has current openings for a full-time, benefits-eligible, Direct Support Staff Week/Weekend Shift at our Upper Darby, PA location. ACE Healthcare is looking for committed, enthusiastic, and dedicated team members to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and communities. If you are looking for a challenging, yet engaging and enriching career, please consider applying.

Available Shifts:

8hr Shifts: Sat, Sun.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED plus four years of related work experience is required OR two years of college plus two years of related work experience OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related field.
• CPRP certification preferred.
• A valid state driver's license and the ability and willingness to drive an agency van are required.
• Must be able to write and speak English in an understandable manner.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information is required.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individual's preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
• Schedules medical appointments for consumers.
• Provides transportation for appointments, outings, etc.
• Performs administrative duties, including accepting/delivering accurate messages and filing.
• Prepares meals, performs general housekeeping, and maintenance duties.
• Supervises, assists, and trains consumers in self-care and independent living skills, including bathing and all areas of personal hygiene.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the ISP.
• Assists consumers in food shopping, preparation, serving, cleaning, and care of home, laundry, personal hygiene, menu planning, and implementation, etc.
• Documents consumer progress and other necessary documentation.
• Ensures confidentiality of consumer records.
• Performs related work as required.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting is required.
• Ability to lift at least a minimum of twenty (20) pounds.
• Ability to physically assist individuals in personal care.
• Ability to perform common household cleaning activities that involve: consistent standing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and walking.
• Shoveling snow off of walkways, sidewalks, and porches if applicable.

Job Details:

Job Type: Part-time, PRN.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift.
• Day shift.
• Night shift.
• 8-4 chosen shift; must be willing to drive at least 2 hours long distance.
• Weekends as needed.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred).

Experience:

English: 1 year (Required).

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred).
• Driver's License (Required).

Work Location:

In person.