Direct Support Professional/PCA

Hours: 7:00 am- 3:00 pm-day ending times can vary so it averages between 35-38 hours per week

Summary: This position is not just about providing personal cares! The PCA or CNA will be responsible for assisting individuals in helping people have a good time while they are learning something new and having fun in a safe and caring environment. This position also includes assisting some people with medications, use of the restroom, and feeding assistance as needed! This position is for someone who wants to help make a persons day brighter through fun educational and leisure type activities. Do you like creating something on the computer, or watching a baking show and then actually making that dish? Do you do any crafts, drawing, like to sing or play cards? These are just a few of the endless possibilities that our persons served enjoy-so why not get paid for something that you like to do too? Ensuring the health, safety, and protection rights of each person served is very important. Enjoying the day and getting something rewarding from it while implementing the activities specified in support plan documents as specified in 245D requirements is just one part of the equation- are you the part that's missing? We can't wait to meet you and look forward to having you apply!

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care assistance for developmentally disabled adults including feeding and toileting, provision of emergency assistance as appropriate.
• Identify and adapt to each consumer’s individual disability, ability and special medical concern as stated on consumer treatment sheets
• Responsible for daily charting and administration of oral medications.
• Provides an atmosphere that is welcoming, understanding, communicative and supportive.
• Practices proper positioning, lifting and transfer techniques during all procedures.
• Safely uses appropriate adaptive equipment (transfer belts, sliding board, Hoyer lift, etc.) when required or as needed for safety / common sense.
• Maintain compliance with program regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED and one year of experience working with people with disabilities in a vocational or residential setting preferred. Current CNA certificate preferred or we will pay for training to assist in obtaining a PCA and/or CNA Certification.
• Must be able to meet DHS criteria for background screening.
• CPR, first aid and med admin certificates preferred, if certification is lapsed, we will help obtain what is needed.
• Ability to lift, push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds as needed to provide proper care. Use proper lifting techniques including the use of transfer belt and Hoyer lift, proper body mechanics and universal precautions.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of different disabling conditions (physical disabilities)
• Good written and verbal skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are a must.

We have an energetic, accepting and “CAN-DO” attitude throughout the company. We care about and want ALL team members to feel like they belong!

AccessAbility Inc. values diversity, inclusion and belonging and we are committed to building a team representative of a variety of experiences, cultures, backgrounds and skills. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

AccessAbility Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status regarding public assistance, status in a local human rights commission, or any other status or condition protected by local, state, or federal law. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by telephone 612-852-1807 (voice), 711 (telecommunications relay), or by email at jgale@accessability.org

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.18 - $19.36 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driver's license and insurance (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19