Spanish speaking encouraged to apply.
Benefits
*FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE **Paid Training **Medical Benefits Available *Competitive PayResponsibilities
Provides assistance to assigned consumers under supervision determined by the contracting facility; this may include:Bathing (tub, shower, bed bath)Oral hygiene care including denture careShampoo/hair careNail care; cleaning, filingShavingDressing and undressingToileting activities, including use of bedpan, urinal, bedside commodeEmptying Foley Catheter drainage bagApplying lotionSkin careEmptying and care of stoma appliancesPositioning/turningAssisting with ambulation and transfer activities, including:Transferring in/out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment with applicableTransferring to chair, wheel chair, toilet, bedside commodeAssisting or providing stand-by assistance with ambulationAssisting with walker, cane, crutches, or other ambulation assistance devisesAssisting with prescribed passive or active Range of Motion (ROM) exercises or other prescribed exercises when patient and the Direct Support Professional have been instructed by the appropriate health professionalAssisting with nutritional and dietary needs, including: Preparing meals, serving meal(s), Feeding consumers to ensure adequate nutrition and fluid intake, Washing/drying dishesProviding for safe and sanitary environment, including: Making bed, changing linen as needed, Dusting and tidying room used by consumer, Washing consumer's personal clothing (if facilities available)Utilizing basic infection control technique and procedures:Reminding consumer to take medicationsMaintaining consumer confidentialityEncouraging consumer control and promoting the independent living philosophyOther Direct Support Professional duties as assignedRequirements
Be at least (18) years of age; andHave graduated from high school or acquired a GEDAbility to read and write proficiently in EnglishReliable transportationCurrent CPR card