What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential DSP position at FIRST RESOURCES CORP?
Description:
Residential Direct Support Professional
City: Burlington, IA · Type: Full-time, Part-time · Openings: 2 · Pay field: $13 to $16 per hour
Evenings are when our Burlington homes feel most like home: dinner, downtime, and winding down for the night. We have two Direct Support Professional openings built around those hours, one full-time and one part-time, supporting adults with disabilities who live in our community homes.
Shifts available
- Full-time: Saturday to Wednesday, 4 p.m. to midnight, about 40 hours, with Thursday and Friday off
- Part-time: four shifts a week, about 32 hours, split between two Burlington homes: Monday, 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.; Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What you'll do
- Help with dinner, evening routines, personal care, and bedtime
- Provide overnight support on the Monday shift
- Take part in activities and keep everyone safe and comfortable
- Write clear notes at the end of every shift
What you'll bring
- Patience, dependability, and a caring attitude
- Comfort around cats, since a friendly cat lives in one of our Burlington homes
- The ability to pass background checks
- High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license
Pay: $13 to $16 per hour.
Requirements:Qualifications/Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
- Must possess bask knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
- Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
- Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions.
- Successfully complete all new hire orientation checklist.
- Satisfactory attend all required trainings by agency.
- Successfully complete the established medication administration training and observe pass medications accordingly.
- Must have access to a telephone.
- Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa and be insurable under the company’s insurance.
Salary : $13 - $16