Overview:

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilities. This position requires a caring attitude, must be reliable, on time, the ability to work closely with individuals in need, a willingness to provide direct support and ability to work with aggressive behaviors.

Duties:

- Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and intellectual disabilites.
- Assist individuals with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration
- Engage individuals in social activities and community outings
- Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and independence
- Perform heavy lifting when necessary to assist individuals with mobility
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for the individuals under your care

-Support individuals with ADL’s

-Household chores

-Meal preparation

-Medication administration

-Social & community interaction

-Planning/organizing appointments and activities

-Document Outcomes

Qualifications:

-Medication Aides or 32 Hour Medication (Certificate preferred but willing to train)

-CPR/First Aid Certificate

-Valid Drivers License

-Dependable Transportation

-Background Check Required

-Flexible and Dependable

Joining our team as a Direct Support Professional offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while gaining valuable experience in the field of direct support.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Waverly, VA 23890: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person