Hiring Caregiver/Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Opening

Friends4Life (F4L) is looking for a responsible, kind, service-oriented Caregiver/Direct Support Professional and/or Certified Nursing Assistant to join our growing company! This posting is for one of our residential settings in Bountiful, Utah. F4L is dedicated to providing exceptional assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our clients need reliable, friendly people who have a strong desire to serve them. Our care team helps to ensure our clients live as independently as possible! We are hiring both full and part-time positions. We will try to accommodate your personal schedule with our industry-leading flexibility. This is an entry-level position, although we are always looking for others with more experience as well. All required training/certifications are paid for by us! (We do not provide CNA Certifications as they are not required for this position, but your CNA does lend you a higher starting pay!) Below is a short description of how our residential program works:

• Residential (RHS): Our residential services offer the most flexibility in terms of hours as we provide services for clients in a home setting 24/7. You will work with clients to help them live independently while having the freedom to take them out into the community to do fun activities.
  • We offer various shifts between 9 am - 3 pm, 3 pm - 9 pm, and 9 pm - 9 am. We are willing to work around (or even combine) these shifts and discuss alternative scheduling needs on a case-by-case basis.
  • Currently, we are looking for someone to work 2:30-9:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday

Wage & Perks

• Starting pay is $13-14/hour
• Flexible scheduling!
• Afternoon, graveyard, and weekend shifts available
• Paid training (CPR Certification and Food Handlers Permit)

How You Will Help

No matter which shift is filled, the ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities. Working with each of our clients, you will help foster a positive, encouraging, and stimulating environment, while also fulfilling the following:

• Assisting clients to reach their desired goals
• Engaging clients in fun and fulfilling activities at home and in the community
• Aiding clients with daily needs, including but not limited to, nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, socialization, etc
• Supervising clients as they self-administer medication
• Documenting client progress
• Transporting clients places
• Following all health and safety protocols required by Friends4Life and the state of Utah
• Assisting our clients with keeping a tidy home and providing a clean and safe environment to live
• Supporting and upholding client legal rights by observing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Becoming properly trained and certified as the job requires

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be 16 years of age at the time of hiring
• Valid driver’s license or state-issued id
• Valid Social Security Card
• Clean driving record
• Because of the population we serve, the ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks
• Must be able to cook healthy meals for up to 3 individuals

Learn more about us at:

• https://www.f4lutah.com

Friends4Life is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. That's a promise!