What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program DSP (Caregiver) position at THE ART OF LIVING?
The Art of Living Community & Support Services is seeking skilled, dependable, and caring professionals to assist with providing on-going direct support to adults with developmental disabilities in our facility. Applicant must have at least 1 year work experience with the Adult Developmentally Disabled/Mental Health needs in a facility.
We are looking to fill the following vacancies:
- Full Time: 2nd Shift 2:30pm-10:30pm, & Weekends: 8:00am-8:00pm 8:00am-8:00pm (Days Varies & every other weekend is required)
- $12-14 hourly
- Kingstree, SC
Applicant must have and provide proof upon hire:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- CPR/First Aid
- Pre-Employment Physical with TB screening
- 10 Year MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
- Must be willing to complete Criminal background check
- Must be willing to complete Drug Screen check
- Must be able to type and utilize a computer/internet/Microsoft word
- Must be able to complete mandatory online computer training courses
- Must have at least 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled/mental health diagnosis individuals.
Responsibilities:
- Residential Program: Supporting individuals in a residential facility setting providing assistance with meal prep, medication administration, and assistance with daily ADL's
- Monitoring individual's condition by observing physical and mental state;
- Recording individual's information by making entries in daily electronic system, notifying supervisor of changes or abnormal activity;
- Maintaining safe, secure, and healthy environment by following agency and state policy and procedures.
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks by following dietary requirement and nutrition standards;
- Assisting with the self-administration of medications;
- Assisting with toileting, feeding and other support needs as requested.
- Participating in routine training opportunities;
- Ensuring that the agency remains in compliance by adhering to professional standards, CRCF facility/DDSN program policies, procedures and federal, state, and local requirements.
- Must be able to utilize computer/internet/Microsoft word to properly chart daily notes onto client database.
- Must be willing to drive agency vehicle/bus when requested.
- Willing to go out in the community for activities
If you meet the all of the above listed criteria and would like to be considered for an interview. Please apply TODAY!
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- special needs caregiving: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $14