Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

AbleLight • Bloomington, MN

2d

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), also called caregivers, support individuals with developmental disabilities and empower them to live as independently as possible. The role includes helping residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities; accompanying individuals on errands; attending community occasions and recreational activities; and assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires. The available schedule is every other Saturday and Sunday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have an active driver’s license in good standing and a good driving record.
• Must be willing and able to pass a background check.
• Must be willing to complete an Adult CPR and First Aid course if not already certified.
• Must embody patience and kindness and possess a servant’s heart and hands.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Existing Adult CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities.
• Accompany individuals while running errands.
• Attend community occasions and recreational activities, including outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Assist individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, with access to Teledoc, for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week; benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental insurance for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week; benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Vision insurance for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week; benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% employer matching.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• No cap on employee referral bonuses.
• Any-Day-Pay through DayForce Wallet, allowing employees to access earned pay at no cost.

What This Job Offers

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