Job Description
Job Description
Do you have a desire to make a genuine difference in the lives of others? Family Connection Supportive Living Services could be the perfect place for you. We are a organization that promotes dignity and growth for people with disabilities and mental health needs.
FCSLS is currently looking for Direct Support Professionals who are :
- Smart & eager to learn
- Ambitious & adaptable
- Kind & service-oriented
Hours available : M-F 6-11am
M-F 2 : 45pm - 6 : 00pm including rotating Saturday's and Sundays from 6 : 00am - 6 : 00pm
Monday / Thursday / Saturday 9-4 & Tuesday / Friday 1 : 00-6 : 00
M- F 9-5
Weekends 9-5 rotating
Qualifications :
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must also have one year of fulltime or equivalent part-time paid experience in the care, training, habilitation and development of the population we serve.
40 hour medication aide certificate may be needed depending on client needs.Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities :
Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment.Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training).Encourages self-help activities.Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors.Documents services provided.Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food / meals, feeding and clean-up.Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients.Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.Other duties as assigned.FCSLS offers :
Development of skills that you can take with you anywhere : effective communication, creative problem solving, and collaboration with diverse teamsPaid training & a fun work environmentPay starting $12- $18 an hour depending on education, experience, and placementJob Types : Full-time, Part-time
Pay : $12.00 - $18.00 per hour