What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (Awake NOC) position at THR Adult Foster Care?
About us
THR is a family adult foster care rather than a corporate foster care. We have been running since 2017. We strive for the family feeling and hope our team members do too. We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team an awake NOC direct support professional. To excel in this position an individual must demonstrate compassion, patience, time management skills, and strong communication skills. They'll be required to prepare breakfast, pass medications, document progress and goals, complete typical housekeeping, and maintain a calm environment.
Shifts can vary from 10p-8a to 12a-9a. Every other weekend is required. Optional to rotate with one week on and one week off (Wednesday - Tuesday).
Why Work With Us:
- $500 hiring bonus ($250 after on-the-job training and $250 after 3 months)
- Flexable scheduling
- Casual work attire
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Not a corporate setting
- Birthday Bonus
Duties:
Provides supports to people served by assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and assisting people with activities of daily living.
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures, and cleaning routines as established by License Holders; educates people about maintaining a clean and safe environment in their personal rooms.
Performs daily activities such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, laundry, and personal care.
Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifications and trainings and applies the information to support people served.
Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with License Holders and other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served.
Reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, accident reports, outcome data sheets, medication administration records, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner.
Ensures people are treated with dignity and respect.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay is based on experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Current and valid driver's license
- Clear communication skills
- High school degree or equivalent
- Clear a DHS background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Applicants can apply by stopping by the house for a paper application at 801 Minnesota Ave E Sebeka, MN 56477 or through this posting!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17