Direct Support Professional

Company: Heaven-On-Earth Network of Mamou, LLC.
Location: Mamou
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Direct Support Professional-Ville Platte, LA Offering $150.00 bonuses for new employees.Heaven-On-Earth Network of Mamou, LLC is an in-home care provider agency that provides assistance inside the home and community to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities:

• Caregiver for adult, with physical diability.
• Monday thru Friday. Weekends are also available.
• Client needs help bathing, choosing appropriate clothing, cooking and taking meds. She needs assistance with basic personal hygiene, grooming, feeding, ambulation, and healthcare-related tasks.
• 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.Hourly rate of pay varies. $8.00 per hourShift available immediatelyDirect Support Professional Qualifications / Skills:
  • Ability to work in home settings
  • Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
  • Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
    • 18 years of age or older
    • Valid driver's license
    • Valid vehicle insuranceApply in our office or onlineAddress:1321 4th StMamou, LA 70554Phone:337-468-2730Ask for:Heather Thomas or Liz IsraelJob Type: Full-timePay: Up to $9.00 per hourBenefits:
      • 401(k)
      • Health insuranceSchedule:
        • 10 hour shift
        • 12 hour shift
        • 8 hour shift
        • Day shift
        • Monday to Friday
        • Night shift
        • On call
        • Weekend availabilitySupplemental Pay:
          • Signing bonusCOVID-19 considerations:N/AExperience:
            • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
              • Driver's License (Required)
              • vehicle insurance (Preferred)Shift availability:
                • Day Shift (Preferred)Willingness to travel:
                  • 50% (Preferred)Work Location:
                    • One locationWork Remotely:
                      • NoWork Location: One location

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