Direct Support Professional - Overnight Awake

Overnight Awake Position

Hiring Immediately - up to $17.25 per hour! Base Wage for Direct Care: $12.00 per hour after the following requirements are met - $11.55/hour starting +$0.25/hour if an approved driver + $0.20/hour once you are trained on medications.
Working in our Lancer Location Differential: $3.00 per hour for Direct Care and Overnight Awake shifts!
Weekend Shift Differential For Direct Care: $1.00 per hour
Overnight Awake Shift Differential: $1.25 per hour         
Working in our Houston Location Differential: $1.50 per hour

As a Direct Support Professional (aka DSP) you will perform a variety of tasks during the course of your shift including:

• Making sure our People Supported get a good night's rest
• Dressing and undressing the People Supported
• Assisting with oral hygiene which includes brushing teeth, flossing and denture care
• Bathing which could include bed baths, partial baths, tub or shower
• Hair care
• Skin, nail care and shaving
• Changing linens and making the bed
• Toileting can range from simple assistance to full assistance
• Transferring assist to/from bed, chair, wheel chair or toilet
• Using adaptive equipment lifts, walkers, standers, gait belts, wheel chairs (no use of lifts if you're under the age of 18)
• Medication administration/passing following proper training (no med passing if you're under the age of 18)
• Working with People Supported on program goals and daily living skills
• Learning and following our People Supported care plans
• Food/Fluid intake/output which means measuring, observing and recording
• Documentation of daily cares
• Meal preparation which could include grocery shopping or creating lists and menus
• Housekeeping and laundry
• Socialization and involvement in activities

*There will be other duties and responsibilities depending on your shift and specific program you are working in*

To help you complete these task we provide all direct care staff with:

• Positive Behavior Support Training
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Medication Training
• Annual training and refresher classes 

Requirements:

• A desire to work with people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Good Attendance
• You are not required to be a Certified Nursing Assistant CNA but CNAs are welcome
• Cleared as a driver for the agency is preferred

Full time position, working at 34+ hours/week and participating in a weekend and holiday rotation, providing direct care to people with developmental disabilities.  Full time Employees are eligible for Health Insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment, Dental/Vision/Life Insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment, and Paid-time off after 90 days of employment.

Our Mission
To enhance the lives of people we support by promoting their uniqueness, building their self-esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment