Direct Support Professional- CNA/PCA/CMA

New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc•Louisville, KY

1d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

If you are compassionate, caregiving professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you! Direct Support Professionals (DSP) aid and support with daily care needs to the individuals that live at our Group home in Crestwood,KY. Base pay starting at $19.51 per hour, up to $20.64 per hour, based on Education and Certifications. Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package: Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Generous Paid Time Off, (200+ hours) available upon completion of orientation Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and More! Location Windsong 9001 Park Woods Road, Crestwood, KY 40014

Requirements

High School Diploma/Equivalent
Must be able to Speak, Read and Write English Language.
Must be able to pass National Background and Drug Screening.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety, welfare, and the preservation of rights of clients.
Interactions with clients, staff, and visitors should always be with respect and dignity.
Completes monitoring of client activities across all shifts to ensure client treatment plans and facility policies are followed.
Assist each client with opportunities to learn new skills throughout the day.
This may include formalized training of skills as outlined in each client’s (ISP) as well as incidental learning in the course of the day.
Assists clients with completing daily living skills (grooming, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting).
Assists clients with cooking and preparation of meals and snacks.
Assists home management staff to ensure each client has sufficient, clean, and well-fitting clothing.
Ensures each client is dressed/groomed appropriately for the day/activity.
Assists in maintaining an attractive, well furnished, safe, and sanitary living environment for the clients and staff.
Assist clients in participating in special occasions in the community, routine shopping, going out to eat, attending religious and/or recreational activities of their choosing, attending medical appointments, and other recreational activities.
Completes and maintains a wide variety of documentation throughout the day.
All documentation should be maintained in a confidential manner.
Assist clients in on and off grounds employment and Enrichment Center activities.
Learn and follow all policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.