Home Health Aides Needed - Part Time and Full Time positions available!

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 20.00 - 22.00 Per Hour

Come work with us at our brand-new residential living facility Unity on Park in Castle Rock! Part time and Full time positions are available.

We are seeking a high energy, creative and passionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our residential services team.

The DSP embraces the Mission Statement of Wellspring Community : To create a community where adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are empowered to live full, productive, and satisfying lives in a God-centered environment.

Being a Direct Support Professional is more than just helping someone with their daily activities; it is assisting someone to live a meaningful life.

Direct care support is a valuable career that changes the lives of the individuals you support and your life, too! In this role, you will be a mentor, friend, and advocate to the individuals you support.

Essential Responsibilities and Job Duties :

• Provide direct care and supervision for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community and in their personal home.
• Assist individuals in completing living skills, money management, cooking, and community participation, hygiene routine, household cleaning, and grocery shopping
• Plan and carry out a variety of recreational activities to advance social development (outings to museums, parks, dances, recreation center, etc.).
• Provide transportation to individuals as needed.
• Assist with medical care (medication administration, and transportation to medical appointments).
• Implement and document individual goals and medical tracking electronically.
• Participate with the team in development and implementation of Individual Service and Support Plan.
• Coordinate other resources as needed including support in arranging and / or directly providing transportation for participants.
• Facilitate and monitor activities consistent with Individual Service Plan goals and objectives for assigned caseload.
• Responsible for supporting and maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment.

Expectations of Position :

• Able to work well with team members in all departments within Wellspring Community and the public at large.
• Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates ability to manage challenging behaviors through the execution of positive behavior supports for each individual / unique situation or seeks help from senior positions when necessary.
• Excellent time management skills

Qualifications & Skills :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience working with the IDD community or other at-risk population
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Valid Driver’s license
• Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office and Electronic Charting Systems.
• Must be able to pass a background check, drug screen, and obtain DOT certification.

Reports to the Residential Services Manager

Position is classified as Part Time Non-Exempt

Part Time Schedule : Varies Monday Sunday 20 -24 hours weekly

Full Time Schedule : Varies Monday - Sunday 30 - 40 hours weekly

Location : Castle Rock, CO

Wellspring Community is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without paying attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.