For over 30 years, PASCO has been providing industry-leading care and advocacy programs for a broad range of clients with disabilities and their families. Our primary mission is to help our clients lead rich and fulfilling lives while in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Here at PASCO, we strive to hire the best! We’re all about teamwork and approach decisions as a team with the main focus on always doing the right thing.

Did you know?

• PASCO was the first agency to offer the Family CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program through Medicaid. This program pays the cost of CNA schools for x2 caregivers.

• PASCO was the first to offer a Pediatric Personal Care program through Medicaid

• PASCO provides services for 15 counties along the front range of Colorado

• PASCO has worked tirelessly to bring accessible transportation, family caregiving, service expansions, and forward-thinking legislation on behalf of the disability community for over 30 years! Built by advocacy, sustained by compassion.

We believe hiring the best caregivers and helping them grow will ensure the highest-quality care for our patients. PASCO offers paid training, employee referral bonuses, weekly paychecks, flexible scheduling, mileage reimbursement, casual dress code, industry-leading health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(K) and most importantly -- An opportunity to build meaningful relationships with our clients and families.

POSITION
Weare seeking a compassionate caregiver (Direct Support Provider/DSP) inWheat Ridge, CO 80033 to provide care for a client withIntellectual/Developmental Disabilities. The client has a seizure action plan (emergency seizure medication - nasal spray), will need physical assistance with ADL's (toileting, transferring, eating, dressing, mobility), and skin breakdown check.

POSITION PURPOSE

We aim to support the development of independent living skills and encourage choice while assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in leading productive and meaningful lives. Our services and support are offered either in the homes of individuals with IDD or in their chosen community settings. These services aim to facilitate the accomplishment of goals set by the individual receiving support. The services provided are determined by the case management agency responsible for individuals with IDD.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

• Assist client with activities of daily living such as:
  
  • Seizure action plan (emergency seizure medication - nasal spray)
  • Physical assistance with ADL's (toileting, transferring, eating, dressing, mobility)
  • skin breakdown check

• Provide behavioral support to client if needed. 

REQUIREMENTS & STRENGTHS

• Reliable transportation, valid/active drivers license and current insurance
• QMAP certified (preferred, not required as we will train)
• CPR certification (preferred, not required as we will train)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Flexible and dependable
• Enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
• Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
• Experience in home healthcare, child care, medical field, adult care, or ABAT or RBT (preferred but not required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires walking or standing a significant amount of the time during shift
• Capability to assist client with mobility or physical assistance
• Visual and auditory acuity to assess clients needsand respond promptly.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, grasping, lifting, reaching, pushing, twisting at waist

JOB TYPE: Part-time

SCHEDULE: 16 hours/week. Wednesday and Sunday mornings to afternoons.

LOCATION: Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

PAY RATE: $34.07/hourREQ#: 26smb

PASCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients that is free of harassment and discrimination.