Full-Time Caregiver / Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Do you want to have a positive impact on someone's life every time you go to work?  Imagine the satisfaction of assisting adults with disabilities to live in their own home and share their joy as they accomplish goals and meet new challenges! You will build relationships with very special people who grow to rely on you, look up to you and can't wait to see you every day.

This is the life of a  Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Hattie Larlham . Aside from providing personal care to your clients, you will be involved in making their lives more enjoyable and rewarding. Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to support individuals with disabilities. The people that carry out this rewarding, caregiving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization. We are seeking candidates that possess the compassion required for this very important position. 

Opening:

• Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Full-Time Schedule Options:
  • Macedonia: 2nd Shift
  • Akron: 2nd Shift
  • Tallmadge: 2rd Shift
  • Cuyahoga Falls:  2nd Shift
• STNAs are welcome to apply!

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Satisfactory drug screen and background check

Duties: 

• Help with everyday living skills such as bathing, getting dressed, eating, and attending activities and medical appointments.
• Document accomplishments and attend meetings and trainings regarding persons served.
• Maintain contact with family members and provide updates of their loved ones.
• Communicate with other healthcare professionals and work together as a team.
• Know that reliability, punctuality and commitment to this job are very important in providing the best care to our persons served.

Apply today to learn more!   Contact Chris at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com for more information.

We provide paid training for all new staff so you can provide the high-quality care and services we demand for the people we serve.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive Rates - Starting rate $18.00 / hr + shift differential
• Earned Wage Access – Access your earned wages prior to Pay Day!
• Bonuses - Earn up to $2000 for each friend or family member we hire after you tell them about the great job opportunity you've discovered working at Hattie Larlham.
• Paid Training - Learn First Aid/CPR, proper lifting techniques, how to maneuver a wheelchair, and understand non-verbal cues.
• Get Recognized – Your hard work will be rewarded with special event meals, gift card drawings, service recognition, awards, and numerous opportunities to win things like tickets, gift cards, and so much more!
• Paid Time Off - Work hard and relax. We all need a vacation every now and then and it's pretty cool when we're paid to relax! PTO is available at 24 hours/week and you get six (6) paid holidays when you're full-time.
• "Shif - Dif"– Make extra cash when you work 2nd or 3rd shift and on weekends.
• Wellness - Health Insurance Eligibility 1st of the Month After Hire – multiple Medical Plan Options, Dental, and Vision Plans, Free Life Insurance Policy, Employer Match Retirement Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, and much more.
• Career or Stepping-Stone - With several employees with over 40 years of service, you too just might want to stay here awhile. If you are in college for a career in the medical field, Hattie Larlham is the perfect place to get hands-on experience for your chosen career. 

About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.