Job detail

Direct Support Professional - In Home

Wall Residences Inc

#Patient Advocacy #Intellectual Disabilities #Developmental Disabilities #Direct Support Professional #Mandated Reporter #Healthcare Support #DSP #Community Services #In-Home Care #Supported Living

Part Time On Site 2-5 yrs$16 - $18 / HOURPosted 1 day ago

Location

Christiansburg, Virginia

Salary

$16 - $18 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide high-quality in-home care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with domestic tasks, personal care, medication administration, and facilitating community integration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and be able to pass a criminal background check. Experience as a Direct Support Professional is preferred.

AdvocacyCookingMedication AdministrationDetail OrientedTransportationPersonal CareMeal PlanningCommunity SupportNote TakingDomestic Tasks

Job description

Create meaningful relationships, enjoy fun activities, and make a difference in your community… all while earning a paycheck!

Wall Residences provides high-quality community services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are currently seeking a part-time, experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our In-Home Care services in the New River Valley area in Virginia.

**This position will be part-time Saturdays & Sundays**

Our In-Home and Supported Living Care DSP's assist individuals with domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal planning, cooking, and organizing. Help individuals enrich their own lives through exploring volunteer opportunities, support personal care needs, providing transportation and any needed advocacy for medical/dental appointments, and assisting with medication administration.

Successful candidates are detail-oriented and able keep accurate notes to ensure continuity of quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and the lives of other people, we want to talk to you!

Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Active driver’s license with acceptable driving record required that meets the following guidelines:

· Minimum of 3 years of driving experience

· No more than 2 moving violations or accidents within past 3 years

· No major violations within past 5 years

Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.

Wall Residences is an EOE/M/F/D/V employer and a Drug-Free Workplace