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Aspire Community Services

Direct Care Worker

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$31,251 / year median in Ohio

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Direct Care Worker Middletown, OH 45043 From $19 an hour - Part-time, Full-time From $19 an hour - Part-time, Full-time About us Aspire Community Services is a small business in Cincinnati, OH. We are professional, agile and rewarding.
Our work environment includes:
Casual work attire Flexible working hours International workforce On-the-job training Job description About us Aspire Community Services assists children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Ohio. Our care goals for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are to achieve and maintain their maximum level of independence. We provide support with intellectual, emotional, social and physical functioning in the individual's natural home and community. Our care team supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an effort to increase their personal self-determination and improve their own independence. Our caregivers provide the following assistance: Along with personal care, individual care plans can also include companion care services for a holistic care experience. DSP staff job requirements may include but are not limited to assisting in behavioral and personal care services to a specific learner that will enable him/her to reach his/her fullest potential and improve behavior, academic, social and functional skills. Assist with any activity of daily living as outlined in the client's Behavior Support Plan or Individual Support Plan. Implement specific teaching strategies utilizing the principles of behavior analysis to focus on skill acquisition in all areas as well as the reduction of problematic and interfering behaviors. Provide safe and continuous support in the home or community by maintaining arm's length/line on site/awake and alert posture and provisions throughout any shift. Provide recreation and leisure activities, teach functional communication, implement approved behavior plans, and achieve increased independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community. Provide extensions of other forms of therapy and taught and deemed appropriate by the Behavior Therapist and/or direct supervisor of the team. Ability to understand and implement a variety of Behavior Support Plans per each client's outcomes and goals.
Job Requirements:
Ability to complete data on a daily basis and in line with the expectations of the team, ensure proper completion of time sheets, therapist checklists, and communication logs as outlined per client team. Ability to push, pull, lift up to 75 lbs. and stand unaided for up to 3 hours at a time. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle each shift as deemed appropriate to the BSP/ISP goals. Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. General upkeep and cleanliness of the home/facility.
Job Types:
Part-time, Full-time Pay:
Starting at $19.00 Hiring for DSP Level I, II, and III There is a shift incentive for a
DSP Level II and Level III Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Weekend availability
Education :
  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience :
    Caregiving:
    1 year (Preferred) Shift availability :
    • Day Shift (Preferred)
    • Night Shift (Preferred)
    • Overnight Shift (Preferred)
    Work Location :
    Multiple locations in the community
    Job Types:
    Full-time, Part-time Pay:
    From $19.00 per hour
    Benefits:
    Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Do you have reliable transportation?
    Experience:
    Caregiving:
    1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to
    Commute:
    Middletown, OH 45043 (Required)
    Work Location:
    In person