Part-time Direct Support Professional and Chef (1st Shift Rotating Weekends)
About The Position
This is a first shift, part-time position. The hours are 7:45am - 7:45pm rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday). This position is a part of Burton Center's Residential Program in an Intermediate Care Facility. As a Direct Support Professional and Chef in an Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), your role will be pivotal in creating the best quality of life for up to 8 adults with disabilities and special needs who live in this home. Using person-centered support, you will implement effective training programs, encourage independence and community engagement, and provide direct care with self-help skills and personal hygiene. Our team will provide in-depth training on how to provide quality, direct care that may include toileting and changing incontinence briefs, bathing, administering medication, feeding assistance, or any individualized care needed. You will be able to encourage a positive and healthy lifestyle by preparing light meals from a designated meal plan, following behavioral support plans, and participating in planned outings, hobbies, or activities. You will also be provided with a Chromebook to track individuals' objectives and complete progress reports using the online system, Therap. Thorough in-person training and on-the-job training will also prepare you to drive Burton Center vehicles, operate wheelchair lifts safely, use therapeutic options, and provide you with Basic Life Support and MedTech certifications.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or ability to pass an aptitude test distributed at our office
- SC Driver's License
- Ability to lift or maneuver up to 50lbs
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Ability to be adaptive, a team player, and advocate for others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with adults with disabilities and special needs
Responsibilities
- Implement effective training programs
- Encourage independence and community engagement
- Provide direct care with self-help skills and personal hygiene
- Prepare light meals from a designated meal plan
- Following behavioral support plans
- Participating in planned outings, hobbies, or activities
- Track individuals' objectives and complete progress reports using the online system, Therap
- Drive Burton Center vehicles
- Operate wheelchair lifts safely
- Use therapeutic options
Benefits
- South Carolina PEBA medical plan
- SC Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Rewards!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
