Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential - Sandy, UT

Friends4Life (F4L) is looking for Direct Support Professionals (Care people for people with disabilities) to join our growing company! This posting is for one of our residential settings near Sandy, Utah. F4L is dedicated to providing exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our clients need reliable, friendly people who help them achieve all they can. Our care team helps to ensure our clients live as independently as possible! We are hiring for both full and part-time positions. We work to accommodate your personal schedule however we can.Below is a short description of how our residential program works:Residential (RHS): Our residential services offer the most flexibility in terms of hours as we provide services for clients in a home setting 18-24 hrs per day. You will work with 1-3 clients at a time to help them live more independently. Occasionally you will take clients out into the community for shopping or other fun activities.Various shifts available: Morning: 9 am - 3 pm, Swing: 3 pm - 9 pm, and Grave: 9 pm - 9 am. We are glad to discuss alternative scheduling needs. Just ask!Wage & PerksStarting pay is $13.25-17.20/hour depending on experienceFlexible schedulingMorning, Afternoon/Evening, and Graveyard shifts availableHow You Will HelpNo matter which shift is filled, the ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities. Working with each of our clients, you will help foster a positive, encouraging, and stimulating environment, while also fulfilling the following:Assisting clients to reach their desired goalsEngaging clients in fun and fulfilling activities at home and in the communityAiding clients with daily needs, including but not limited to, nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization, etcSupervising clients as they self-administer medicationDocumenting client progressTransporting clients in personal vehiclesFollowing all health and safety protocols required by Friends4Life and the state of UtahAssisting our clients with keeping a tidy home in a clean and safe environmentSupporting and upholding client legal rights by observing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Becoming properly trained and certified as the job requiresApplicants must be 16+ years of age at the time of hiringValid driver’s license or state-issued idValid Social Security CardBecause of the population we serve, the ability to pass a criminal background checkAbility to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasksLearn more about us at: is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. That's a promise! #J-18808-Ljbffr F4l