Partial Sleep Overnights (DSP) - Mankato Area
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional Night Staff provides essential evening and overnight support to individuals with disabilities served by Harry Meyering Center. This role promotes a calm, safe, and supportive environment by assisting with nighttime routines, monitoring individuals throughout the night, and responding to needs as they arise. This position includes sleep time during the shift, with the expectation of waking to address emergencies or medical needs, which may vary by location. Services are provided in individuals’ homes and within the community, with a strong emphasis on respect, dignity, and person‑centered care.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree.
- Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted.
- Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing.
- Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare-related professional.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and assistance to individuals genuinely and respectfully while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Assist in personal cares to those with differing abilities.
- Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and the community and promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Maintain cleanliness of the home/apartment and ensure safe working and living environments.
- Displays exceptional documentation skills and knowledge of systems, routines, and programming.
- Attend all staff meetings and complete all required training.
- Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications, whether written or verbal, external and internal to HMC.
- Follows all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training
- Fulfilling Career
- Holiday and Overtime Pay
- Referral Bonus Available
- Part-Time and Full-Time Availability
- Benefits for full-time employees
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
