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Direct Support Professional

Skills Unlimited Inc
Nevada, MO Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025 CLOSED ON 4/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Skills Unlimited Inc?

Must have a high school diploma and able to pass a background check. Current driver's license and car insurance preferred but not required for all

Are you caring and compassionate? Do you enjoy helping others to achieve their best self? Then this rewarding career is for you. You will be assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in a home setting to achieve the goals they set for themselves.

Training for CPR, First Aid, AED, Medication Administration, and Mandt is required and will be provided to ensure you have the tools necessary to complete the job to the best of your abilities.

Come join a growing team today!

Go to www.skillsunlimitedinc.org to apply!*

*CI/PA program starts at $16.25 per hour'
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Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

Duties:

  • Reading, writing, and carrying out directions
  • Charting or taking notes for others to review
  • Providing companionship and supportive listening
  • Reporting changes in the health or status of the client
  • Taking vitals, height, and weight
  • Feeding clients
  • Maintaining patient’s health equipment
  • Responding to emergency situations
  • Administering medication
  • Transporting client to appointments
  • Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport
  • Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Hours per week:

  • 30-39

This Job Is:

  • A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
  • A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.25 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $19

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