DSP Group Home Caregiver

ViaQuest • Madison, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaQuest Healthcare Central provides support and services to people with developmental disabilities in intermediate care facilities and group homes. The Direct Support Professional provides direct care while supporting individuals’ independence, choice, and empowerment and ensuring their health and safety. The position includes supervising, teaching, and assisting individuals in daily life, providing personal and companion care, and helping maintain a clean and safe home. The role may also include training new hires and assisting with shift coverage. Training is provided, including courses and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Motor vehicle record must meet 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.

Nice To Haves

• No prior experience is required; training is provided.
• The role may suit people interested in starting a healthcare career or gaining experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field, including nursing assistants, STNAs, CNAs, caregivers, personal care aides, home health aides, paraprofessionals, and nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, fostering independence, choice, and empowerment while meeting health and safety needs.
• 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 and companion care.

Benefits

• Paid training, including CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Benefits 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