DSP Group Home Caregiver

ViaQuest • Painesville, OH

14h • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Healthcare Central provides support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities (ICF/group homes). The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support, helping individuals build independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring their health and safety. The role may also involve training new hires, assisting with shift coverage, teaching and supporting individuals in daily life, completing household tasks, preparing meals, maintaining a clean and safe home, and providing personal and companion care.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Meet motor vehicle record requirements, including no OVI/DUI, reckless operation, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over the posted limit; no more than two moving violations in the last two years or more than five points.
• Reliable vehicle with active insurance.
• Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and assist individuals as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence, choice, and empowerment while ensuring health and safety.
• Administer site training to new hires.
• Assist with shift coverage as needed.
• Supervise, teach, and assist individuals in all aspects of their lives.
• Complete household tasks, including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide personal care assistance.
• Provide companion care and caregiving.

Benefits

• Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Benefit package for full-time employees, including medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED