DSP (Caregiver) 2nd Shift - Additional Premium hourly Rate
About The Position
Hope Residence, a long-term Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), provides hands-on, person-centered support to 52 individuals with varying degrees of intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care and supervision in accordance with Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations, individual service plans, and organizational policies. DSPs support daily living needs, promote independence, and help ensure the health, safety, and dignity of each person served. This is a full-time PM-shift position, with shifts running 2–10 p.m. or 3–9:30 p.m. Schedules include every other weekend and holiday. Eligible schedules receive an additional premium of $6 per hour for eight 2–10 p.m. shifts per pay period, or $4 per hour for eight 3–9:30 p.m. shifts per pay period, added to base pay and shift differentials. Starting base pay is from $17.81 per hour, based on experience. PM, NOC, and weekend shift differentials add $1–$2 per hour. The position is overtime eligible, and employees listed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry are eligible for a higher wage. The role also supports maintaining active certification on the Minnesota Registry. Hope Residence describes itself as a vibrant, supportive community with activities, outings, friendships, and family connections. The work takes place in a residential healthcare setting and includes responding to behavioral and medical emergencies. A temporary sign-on bonus opportunity is offered for full-time hires, up to $2,000.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Meet Minnesota DHS background study requirements.
- Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to respond to behavioral and medical emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
- Active status on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry; registry-listed employees are eligible for a higher wage, and the role supports maintaining active certification.
- Previous experience in healthcare, residential, or human services settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support to individuals served.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and mobility.
- Monitor and maintain the health and safety of individuals.
- Observe, document, and report behavioral, medical, and program-related concerns to supervisors.
- Implement behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies as needed.
- Support medication administration as trained and authorized.
- Participate in community outings, recreational activities, and social experiences.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and supportive home environment.
- Promote person-centered practices that respect individual rights, choices, and independence.
Benefits
- Free meals while working
- Paid training
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Partnership with NICE Healthcare
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discount programs
- Employee referral program
- Temporary sign-on bonus opportunity of up to $2,000 for full-time hires
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
