Direct Support Professional

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Brand•Great Falls, MT

16d•$16

About The Position

Actively exhibits through consistent behavior the commitment to serve and respect clients. Assists the Adult Day Manager in facilitating social and recreational activities that meet the individual needs of participants enrolled in the Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Inc. (“ESGW”) Adult Day Program. To enhance the quality of life and support families who are in the caregiving role. Spend the majority of workday actively involved with clients. Ability to obtain Department of Transportation (“DOT”) certification to operate the Adult Day transportation van. Maintains a safe environment for clients and co-workers. Completes accurate documentation of services provided. You might love this job if you: Enjoy helping people with daily activities. Like getting to know people really well. Enjoy caring for others. You may be a perfect fit if you: Have been told you’re kind and patient. Have an even-keel personality (you’re able to check your emotions at the door). Treat people with dignity and respect. What’s In It for You Joy in knowing you’re making lives better Training for a career Work-life balance Rewards beyond your imagination!

Requirements

Current driver’s license and clear driving record
Proof of vehicle insurance
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification
Ability to obtain Department of Transportation certification to operate the Adult Day transportation van
Must be self-motivated, flexible, enjoy challenges and must be willing to work as part of a team
Reliable and dependable
Must be well-groomed and pleasant with the public
Must be 18+ years old
Must have a current driver’s license
Must have a clean driving record (no DUIs in last 3 years; no more than 3 moving violations in the past year; no more than 1 preventable accident within past 3 years, etc. (Ask us if you have questions.)
All positions require the completion of a background check.
Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
Utilizing proper body mechanics, applicant must have the ability to lift supplies, equipment and as detailed below, applicant must perform a variety of physical tasks because of the special needs of clients in this area.
These physical tasks include but are not limited to the following: Pushing wheelchairs during evacuations, as well as daily during area changes.
Assisting clients to use walkers, crutches or other adaptive equipment.
Ensuring clients’ safety during seizures, emergencies or transfers - lifting them to a chair, lowering them to a bed or the floor or otherwise moving them to a safe area.
Assisting clients to use restroom - transferring on and/or off stool or from a wheelchair to a bed.
Assure client safety with visual surveillance, auditory monitoring, and physical support.
Bending, kneeling, reaching, stooping, lifting and physically supporting or guiding clients are frequently required.
Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds team lifting or lifting with mechanical assist) is required occasionally.
Moderate lifting is frequently required.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions required.

Nice To Haves

Program development and implementation skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists the Adult Day Manager in facilitating social and recreational activities
Actively involved with clients
Obtain Department of Transportation (“DOT”) certification to operate the Adult Day transportation van
Maintains a safe environment for clients and co-workers
Completes accurate documentation of services provided