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Direct Support Professional - Group Home
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$33,244 / year median in Virginia
+21% projected growth
Job Description
An exceptional opportunity to make a difference as you earn a living!
•$500 Sign-On Bonus for new, full-time employees!! You will receive $200 after 1 months of employment and $300 after 3 months of employment.
•Wall Residences seeks full-time and part-time, experienced Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) for our group homes in Lynchburg, Amherst, and Madison Heights, VA.DUTIES
OF POSITION
Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal planning, cooking, and organizing. DSP's will also 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 youre passionate about making a difference in your community and the lives of other people, we want to talk to you!
Wall Residences is an employee-owned company that offers a positive work environment and a competitive benefits package including a company-sponsored health plan, a dental plan, a Health Savings Account (HSA's), group and voluntary life insurance, a vision plan, company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance and wireless discounts with Verizon. Employees are also provided with generous time off and holiday schedules. Hiring dependent on references and criminal background check free of barrier crimes. Active drivers 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 yearsWall 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#IND123
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
- Health and Wellness Programs