Our CompanyResCare Community Living OverviewAre you driven to serve and help others in your community? Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability, and care. If you want to make an impact by helping people live their best life, read more below and apply today!Responsibilities
Provides direct care and supervision to individuals enrolled in day support program. Provides input and supervision for all behavior management plans, respects and understands the rights of people supported, ensures safety, recognizes individual needs and encourages independence to people supported with developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders
Assists people supported with activities planned and implemented according to written and approved plans, including but not limited to skill building activities such as arts and crafts, technology skills, board games, and other such activities that are included in the individual’s plan of support Assistance will be provided during all community engagement outings
Drives people supported to community engagement activities as needed
Maintains records in accordance with company policy and procedures. This includes documentation related to: service delivery, progress notes, change in health and emotional condition or other significant events
May assist people supported with medication or assists or supervises people supported who self-administer medication. Completes medication records and counts
Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the people supported. Performs general housekeeping and teaches/supports client to perform housekeeping
Completes all trainings including new hire, on the job and annual trainings within the designated timeframe
Understands and follows proper physical safety and emergency protocols
Completes all documentation accurately and timely
Understands and utilizes adaptive equipment including wheelchairs and walkers
Qualifications
High school diploma or General Education Diploma. Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law and regulations
Experience providing services and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, or related disorders preferred
Minimum age requirement is 18 years
Valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by Company vehicle policy
Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by Company and/or State regulations
Must be able to use a computer for accessing company documentation systems
Ability to communicate verbal and written with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information
Potential travel for Community Engagement Activities
About our Line of BusinessResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visitwww.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/rescare-community-living/) . Salary RangeUSD $15.00 / HourALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-VA-FORESTID 2024-139530 Line of Business ResCare Community Living Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $15.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $15.00/Hr.
