Certified PRN Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Palmers Home Care

Palmer's Home Care, LLC

PRN Direct Support Professional (DSP) 

You will join a team of caring, energetic, and passionate program professionals looking to provide aid and change people's lives!

What we are looking for:

· Someone who has a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

· Desire to improve the lives of those you serve.

· Someone who desires to empower others.

· A team player.

· A go-getter.

· A self-starter

· Self-motivated

· Able to work independently

Company Intro:

Palmer's Home Care in Columbia, MO is looking to hire a Direct Support Professional for both part-time and full-time schedules to care for and support individuals with disabilities. Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a caregiving role? Do you want to work for a company that genuinely cares for its employees while providing life-changing services for individuals with disabilities? If so, please read on!

This entry-level DSP position earns a competitive wage of up to $20.00 per hour, depending on home and shift.

Shift Information:

PRN - as needed

Job description:

As a Direct Support Professional, you are the smile and the helping hand that makes a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. Health and safety are your number one priority as you provide care and help people with disabilities live their best lives as independently as possible.

· Assist with life activities such as meal preparation, housekeeping, hygiene maintenance, and support of fun social activities such as games, outings, and general transportation.

· General record-keeping.

· Follow Individualized Support Plans (ISPs) according to everyone's abilities, interests, and needs.

· Empower individuals in building self-esteem and self-improvement in clients.

· Other duties as needed

Qualifications:

Direct Care Staff, Relief Staff, PRN Staff and LS-PRN Staff are the primary and majority of contact the individuals we serve have with the agency and play vitally important roles in the success of the individuals we serve. Staff "as natural role models "should possess the following personal qualifications:

1. Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.

2. Ability to show a strong work ethic with or without an immediate supervisor present.

3. Reliability, punctuality, and, whenever possible, flexibility in scheduling.

4. Interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with individuals served, teams, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.

5. Ability to lift over 50 lbs.

6. Valid driving license, Class E License obtained, and the ability to drive a vehicle.

7. Canadate must have all of the following certifications before being hired (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid Certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by DMH.

Are you ready to join our caregiving team? If you are suitable for this entry-level DSP job, part-time or full-time, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! 

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