Direct Support Professional/Caregivers

Indian Creek Foundation•Souderton, PA

8d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Indian Creek Foundation in Souderton, PA is seeking to hire full-time and part-time entry-level Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Caregivers to provide compassionate care for adults and children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in our residential group homes. Would you like to support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Are you ready to really make a difference? If so, read on about this rewarding part-time or full-time position! We pay our entry-level Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Caregivers a NEW competitive wage of $19.00/hr and offer additional generous benefits. Our benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), free training, paid holidays $3000 sign on bonus for all new DSP's to Indian Creek Foundation Enjoy appropriate casual dress and a friendly, supportive team environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career enhancing the lives of others, apply today! As an Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you provide hands-on care to individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them to live as independently as possible. You assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, meal preparation, feeding, restroom assistance, and medication administration. Helping our residents feel at home, you create a warm, caring environment by assisting with housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping. You also enjoy accompanying them on local community outings. You build strong relationships with each client and find success in their successes. And, you are sure to maintain accurate documentation of progress. By providing individualized attention, you are able to encourage each individual's ability to maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. With each client, you are sure to maintain their comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services. This job may not always be easy, but you find the work of supporting people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license and clean driving record for at least 3 years
Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report, physical exam/TB test and drug test
Must have reliable transportation to assigned location
Willingness to complete a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance
Physical ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Basic computer proficiency
Good documentation skills
Must have strong written, and verbal communication skills
Must attend employee orientation and complete 1 week of mandatory on site training from 9am - 4-5pm.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with adults who have developmental or intellectual disabilities is preferred.
Are you kind, calm, patient, and able to help clients through difficult situations?
Do you connect with people easily?
Are you a great communicator?
Can you provide compassionate and loving care?
Are you discreet with confidential information?

Responsibilities

assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, meal preparation, feeding, restroom assistance, and medication administration
create a warm, caring environment by assisting with housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping
accompany them on local community outings
maintain accurate documentation of progress
encourage each individual's ability to maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
maintain their comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services