Direct Support Professional: Assisted Living: Part Time, 3rd Shift

Flexible schedule

• Health insurance
• Training & development

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status
Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Classification: Part-Time
Responsible for maintaining a healthy, safe, and therapeutic environment for individuals served and following through on their individual care plans.

Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served.
Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed.
Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their homes, including reporting maintenance needs.
Assist individuals served with money management, including budgeting, banking, and shopping.
Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (e.g., post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene.
Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested.
Complete all required documentation following applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures.
Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s).
Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect them as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved.
Provide transportation for individuals served in the company or personal vehicle as requested, i.e., Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports.
Ability to utilize basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, approving timesheets, etc.).
Prior experience as a direct support worker or in a caregiving capacity.
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting individuals served in the home, workshop, or job site.
Regularly assist individuals served physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate.
Constantly be alert and aware of the needs of individuals served.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or medical conditions to perform essential functions.

Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life.
Demonstrate high moral standards to be a positive role model for individuals served.
Complete all orientation and on-the-job training before starting work.
Work assigned shifts as required by management.
Attend all training classes as required.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes all shifts, including nights, days, and weekends.
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments, both indoors and outdoors.

Compensation: $13.50 - $14.01 per hour

I want to make a difference in my community.
Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it's the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.
Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.
Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.
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