Direct Support Professional (Day- Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

• 2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic  Direct Support Professionals  for our  Intermediate Care Facility  to join the team of  #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you :

Hours- 6 : 30 AM – 6 : 00 PM 📆 Schedule : 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week + every other weekend (Part-time & PRN opportunities available)

New hourly rate starting at $16.00

Night-shift hourly differential of $2.00

Overtime availability

8 paid  holidays each year

Double time pay  for holiday hours worked

Earn Paid Time Off  (PTO)

Full benefits including ; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.

403b retirement -automatic 2% company  contribution  plus  company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked

One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage  at no cost to you

Employee Assistance Program  (EAP) is free  to all employees and their immediate family members.

Tuition reimbursement program  available

On the job training

Employee recognition give-a-ways  throughout the year

What matters to us :

High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Currently possess or able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)

Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals

Essential Functions :

Support our individuals direct care needs including, but not limited to :

Getting dressed, assisting with baths and showering, toileting and hygiene needs, feeding, Assist with walking and / or wheelchair mobility, occasionally preparing meals and snacks per dietary card

Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals at all times.

Understand individual’s rights and display respect and dignity when interacting with individuals.

Frequently lift and / or move 50lbs; occasionally lift and / or move 75lbs while assisting a person with movement or direct care

Other important information :

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid orientation

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Work Location : In person

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