Community Living DSP - Full Time Evening - Desoto

Pony Birdorporated•Desoto, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Pony Bird, Inc. is looking for Direct Support Professionals on evening shift full-time; 2:45pm-11:15pm to join our DeSoto team! We provide comprehensive, high-quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities in a fun, enriching, and supportive environment. Do you enjoy empowering people? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life? If so, Pony Bird is the place for you. Pony Bird's core values of compassion, dignity, respect, integrity, and teamwork drive our programs and services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to going above and beyond for our employees with benefits including: STARTING PAY OF $19.00 Evening Shift Differential $2.00 / Midnight Shift Differential $2.50 / Weekend Shift Differential $2.00 PAID TRAINING GREAT BENEFITS We are looking for people to join our team at our DeSoto location immediately. Apply now and see how you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. This position assists the individuals served by Pony Bird with their daily living needs such as feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene needs, dressing, and etc. in order to ensure their personal comfort, cleanliness, health and happiness. Staff also support them with activities and accompany them on various outings in the community.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
At least 18 years old
Reliable transportation
Good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to follow oral and written directions and problem solve
Demonstrate patience, sensitivity, and positive attitude towards persons experiencing severe to profound developmental disabilities
Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations (accidents, seizures, fire, etc.)
Light computer skills to include data entry and word processing
Work requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assists the individuals served by Pony Bird with their daily living needs such as feeding, exercising, bathing, hygiene needs, dressing, and etc. in order to ensure their personal comfort, cleanliness, health and happiness.
Support individuals with activities and accompany them on various outings in the community.