About us

Please be aware that this position is located in South Kansas City.

The shifts are as stated:

Sunday-Saturday- 7pm-7am

We are hosting walk in interviews this Friday 5/10/2024 at 8am-1pm, please complete the online application prior to attendance 6260.axiscare.com , You must RSVP by emailing aharrell@courageoushckc.org please put in the subject: RSVP for Hiring Fair- First Name Last Name

Whether needing light household cleaning a companionship it is our number one goal to empower the patient to live their normal lives.

Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities:

• Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and healthcare-related tasks.
• Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
• Ensures client safety and maintains a safe environment.
• Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
• Encourages self-help activities.
• Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.
• Documents services provided.
• Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
• Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up.
• Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients.
• Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.
• Properly administer prescribed medications at the correct timing and the correct dosage
• Other duties as assigned.

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Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills:

• Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings
• Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
• Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time

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Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.75 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Which Shifts Are You Available to Work?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License or State ID (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lees Summit, MO 64063: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person