Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals PRN to join our team in our Virginia Beach, Virginia location. If you are a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, Home Health Aide this is the opportunity for you. Our Team Associates are responsible for supporting individuals through teaching, coaching, modeling, and accompanying individuals with disabilities so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural, and religious activities and events. In a variety of settings, the DSP will work with individuals with varying degrees of medical and mental health diagnoses and abilities. DSP uphold dignity and respect of individual(s) served by promoting person-centered care while documenting and assisting activities of daily living in a safe and sanitary environment. No experience required - we provide PAID training. Earn up $16.00/hour.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to operate a vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year experience in a home health aide setting or school setting working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- supporting individuals through teaching
- coaching
- modeling
- accompanying individuals with disabilities so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural, and religious activities and events
- work with individuals with varying degrees of medical and mental health diagnoses and abilities
- uphold dignity and respect of individual(s) served by promoting person-centered care while documenting and assisting activities of daily living in a safe and sanitary environment
Benefits
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
