Residential Direct Care Staff Part Time Swing

Chrysalis • Las Vegas, NV

9h • $14

About The Position

Chrysalis of Las Vegas , NV is seeking to hire a part- time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver. Would you like to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Are you looking for a part-time with swing shifts? Are you considering a human services career where you can really make a difference ? If so, please read on! This entry-level swing shift position starts at a competitive wage of $14.00/ hour . ABOUT CHRYSALIS As we provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we are people caring for and about people--a team of over one thousand employees devoted to serving others. We are transcenders who triumph over the negative and constantly push beyond the limits. We love our work because we make a difference every day. We have a cause. It is noble, and our time and efforts change lives. It is not easy, but it is worth it. We are always looking for caring people who share our values of safety , respect , mentoring , accountability , and, of course, fun to join our team and get paid to make a difference ! We support our team members and work really hard to recognize their contributions . A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / IN-HOME CAREGIVER As an entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver, you support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance in their homes or at programs they attend during the day. As you walk side-by-side with your participants, you always model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, bathing, hygiene, basic first aid, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, and home maintenance. Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you also work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals. You provide life skills training in areas such as employment, money management, and relationship-building. You also assist them with gaining employment and finding recreational activities that they enjoy. You are conscientious about reporting any concerns about their health and safety and keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date. You are energized by the dynamic team of people you work with and find the work of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!

Requirements

• Punctual
• Reliable
• Ability to keep track of multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize effectively
• Conscientious about following policies and procedures
• Discreet with confidential information
• Calm
• Patient

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.
• Provide support and guidance in their homes or at programs they attend during the day.
• Model appropriate social skills and behaviors.
• Provide support in areas of daily living including medication administration, bathing, hygiene, basic first aid, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, and home maintenance.
• Work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals.
• Provide life skills training in areas such as employment, money management, and relationship-building.
• Assist them with gaining employment and finding recreational activities that they enjoy.
• Report any concerns about their health and safety and keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed