We are looking for a competent Direct Support Professionals to support physically or mentally challenged customers in their everyday lives. The fulfilment and satisfaction that comes with helping others surpasses the challenges of this job. If you’re a compassionate, positive person who isn’t afraid to work hard, then this is a job for you. We expect you to be polite and a good communicator. Experience in housekeeping tasks and caring for the elderly or sick will make you a strong candidate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time
• Support clients who can’t move on their own
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
• Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions
• Help customers with their shopping
• Do necessary housekeeping to maintain a clean environment
• Provide emotional support
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Skills

• Proven experience as personal care assistant
• A valid driver’s license (mandatory)
• EXPERIENCE WITH DDS INDIVIDUALS A PLUS & HIGHLY CONSIDERED
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong ethics
• Physical stamina
• CPR certified
• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• DDS: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person