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. Direct Support Professionals are caregivers who help residents with daily needs and support them in becoming as independent as possible. No prior experience is necessary; training is provided. The work may include cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, and bathing. DSPs may also accompany individuals to activities such as bowling, movies, church, and volunteer events. Staff are trained in the Gentle Teaching approach, which focuses on compassionate support, engagement, and helping people experience security, community, and happiness. The position 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 six points.
- Willingness to drive company vans to transport individuals; training is provided.
- Must complete a pre-hire drug screen, including marijuana screening.
- Kind and compassionate approach to helping people.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant, verifiable experience, which may increase compensation.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with daily needs, including cooking, cleaning, transportation, medication assistance, and bathing.
- Help residents feel and become as independent as possible in their daily lives.
- Accompany individuals to activities such as bowling, movies, church, and volunteer events.
- Drive company vans to transport individuals.
Benefits
- Lunch provided daily.
- 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.
- Shift differentials for applicable shift hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
