What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/DSP position at CREATIVE MINDS?
A VALID Driver's License and good driving record as well as a RELIABLE VEHICLE are necessary.
No DUI/DWI or Felonies
MONDAY-FRIDAY 6:00AM-9:00AM AND 5:00PM-10:00PM
URGENTLY HIRING CAREGIVER/DSP STAFF. WORK IS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BACKGROUND CLEARANCE.
English and Bi/Multi-Lingual are also encouraged to apply
At Creative Minds, our mission is to empower our service recipients to be as independent as possible. At this time our company has multiple DSP positions open for our Independent Living Services (ILS) and Supported Living Services (SLS) program. Applicants will work with our service recipients in their homes and communities to provide exceptional support. We serve the San Fernando and some Antelope Valley recipients.
The Creative Minds ILS and SLS program provides one to one support to adults in their homes, to enable them to live successfully and fully integrate into their community. Your job as a staff member (DSP) is to provide instruction, support, physical help and assistance, and guidance to each service recipient. Duties range from verbal guidance and coaching to full physical care giving, including lifting, transferring, toileting, feeding, etc. Other duties include grocery shopping, cooking, household maintenance, laundry. We also accompany our service recipients to medical appointments, Social Security Office, etc.
This position requires background clearance and health screening. We provide mileage reimbursement and other employee benefits, such as Health, Dental, and Life Insurance, sick and vacation pay, and more.
We serve recipients 24 hours per day. Working with and helping people is a very rewarding and challenging experience. We urge you to contact us for more information.
Qualifications
- Caregiving experience
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities or autism
- Direct support or patient care experience
- Knowledge of ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
- First aid certification
- Experience with clients' rights
- Ability to perform some lifting; use of Hoyer lift
- Valid driver's license
- Fluent in English, multilingual a plus
- Experience in cleaning and driving
- Background in nursing or childcare might be beneficial
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- DSP: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19