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Job Description
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL
Location:
Melbourne Group Home -
Melbourne, FL Pay:
$17.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:00
PM Start Date:
Immediate Opening About Gillespie Services Gillespie Services is a compassionate and dedicated provider of residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment where individuals can thrive, develop independence, and enjoy meaningful lives within their community. We believe every person deserves dignity, respect, choice, and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our team members play a vital role in helping the individuals we support live healthy, happy, and fulfilling lives. Position Overview We are seeking a caring, dependable, and motivated Direct Care Professional to join our Melbourne Group Home team. This position provides direct support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The ideal candidate is compassionate, patient, reliable, and committed to helping others achieve their personal goals and maintain independence. As a Direct Care Professional, you will assist residents with daily living activities, promote community involvement, encourage skill development, and help maintain a safe and positive home environment. Essential Responsibilities Provide supervision and support to adults with developmental disabilities Assist residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal care as needed Implement support plans using positive behavior support strategies and redirection techniques Encourage independence, self-care skills, and personal growth Assist with meal preparation, household chores, and daily routines Administer medications in accordance with agency policies and physician orders Support residents during recreational activities, appointments, and community outings Maintain accurate documentation, daily logs, and required records Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment Advocate for residents' rights, choices, and personal goals Qualifications Must be at least 18 years old Valid driver's license with a clean driving record Reliable transportation Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare, behavioral health, childcare, education, nursing, direct care, or disability services preferred OR Completion of at least 30 semester hours of college, vocational, or technical training Why Join Gillespie Services? Competitive pay at $17.00 per hour Consistent full-time schedule Meaningful and rewarding work Supportive team environment Opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of others Training and professional development opportunities If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that truly makes a difference. We look forward to welcoming compassionate and dedicated individuals to our team!
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance
