Direct Support Professional DSP Caregiver
About The Position
Graceworks Enhanced Living provides residential and day programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in four Ohio counties. Its staff use the Gentle Teaching approach, which focuses on compassion, recognizing each person's inherent worth, and fostering engagement and happiness. Residential services include 24/7 care. Direct Support Professionals are caregivers who help residents with daily needs and support them in becoming as independent as possible. Duties may include cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, and bathing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to activities such as bowling, movies, church, and volunteer events. No experience is necessary; training is provided. The role is available full-time or part-time, with multiple shifts. Compensation starts at $17 per hour and increases with relevant, verifiable experience. Shift differentials are offered for applicable shift hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ohio driver's license with fewer than 6 points.
- Willingness to drive company vans to transport individuals; training is provided.
- Complete the pre-hire drug screen, which includes marijuana screening.
Responsibilities
- Help residents with daily needs, including cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, and bathing.
- Support residents in becoming as independent as possible in their daily lives.
- Provide companionship and participate in enjoyable activities with residents.
- On occasion, take individuals bowling or to the movies.
- Join individuals at church or volunteer events.
- Drive company vans to transport individuals.
Benefits
- Lunch provided daily.
- Competitive wages, with pay increases based on experience.
- Paid training, including CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration certification.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Personal time accrued based on hours worked.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
- 403B and HSA for full-time employees.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
