Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Awake Overnight

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Awake Overnight Council Bluffs, IA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17.00 - $17.63 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Paid orientation Opportunities for advancement Retirement plan Qualifications Nutrition Medication administration Resident's rights Assisting with ADLs Driver's License Meal preparation Laundry Direct support Mentoring Cleaning Food preparation Passenger pickup and drop-off Patient personal care assistance Bathing assistance Entry level Patient observation

Full Job Description Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $17.63 per hour

Location:

Council Bluffs, IA AmeriServe International is the calling you've been looking for. You'll become a coach, a mentor, and a friend. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will learn the skills and coaching techniques to help other adults shape their lives into a picture they once only dreamed of. The DSP is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall care for those who reside in the AmeriServe International Residential Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide transportation to and from activities. Assist in the implementation of individual plans for individuals and behavior plan goals. Assist individuals in the pursuit of recreational, social, and community activities based on their preferences and individual plans. Assist and encourage individuals in the establishment of social networks. Promote participation and involvement in community outings. Ensure each individual's rights are protected. Treat individuals with dignity and respect.

Activities of Daily Living:

Administer medications to individuals as assigned. Observe individuals for changes in behavior or health. Ensure individuals are dressed neatly and appropriately and are groomed at all times. Assist and encourage individuals to care for immediate personal needs such as toileting, bathing, washing their hands, and eating. Prepare nutritional meals based on individual needs and preferences. Encourage individuals to assist in the preparation of meals and snacks as appropriate to their individual plans and behavior plan. Keep residence - both interior and exterior, and the resident's personal space clean, organized, and tidy, and encourage them to participate in upkeep as appropriate according to their individual plan. Teach individuals daily skills such as household chores, laundry, cleaning, and washing dishes as appropriate according to their individual plan. Be a part of our team! No one possesses the unique skill set and life experiences that you have to bring but YOU and we value that!

Job Requirements:

Valid Driver's license Ability to drive company vehicles Undergo Background Check Please direct any employment questions or issues to: https://secure.entertimeonline.com/ta/AMERISERVE.careers?

CareersSearch Pay:

$17.00 - $17.63 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person