Job Opportunities
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At Legacy V Home Care, we believe that when it comes to providing quality home health care, compassion and patience make a world of difference. If you are passionate about helping others and believe in working for a good cause — we have a number of positions that might be suitable for you. Get in touch with us today and see all the available opportunities!
Direct Support Professional
A Wide Range of Opportunities
Hours: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift (schedules may include every other weekend and some holidays)
Status: Full-time and Part-time
Legacy V Home Care strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential and care, we are committed to respecting and promoting the individual rights of clients, including maintaining the dignity of each person during daily care procedures. At the present time, we are looking for experienced individuals to fill the role of Direct Support Professional. The right candidate will be responsible for providing compassionate care and assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you have at least 6 months prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position.
What you will be responsible for as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver:
Provide direct care support to our clients with disabilities
Follow Individual Service Plans (ISP) and protocols
Direct support for activities of daily living; bathing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene
Enhance the overall health, safety, and welfare of our clients
Provide medications reminders and utilize assistive medical devices as needed, per ISP
Planning and participating in community and home-based activities
Redirecting individuals when exhibiting inappropriate behaviors
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent required
Previous experience providing direct care to clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Sufficient reading, writing, comprehension, and communication skills in English to perform essential duties and responsibilities
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
Ability to work independently
Valid driver's license and car insurance
Ability to successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Current First Aid and CPR certification required (CPR/First training is available)
Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, lift, carry, balance and transfer clients up to 75lbs (with the assistance of others and mechanical lift)
*Medication administration certification is ideal but not required