Direct Support Professional

Overview

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Grow with Homes for Independent Living as a Caregiver. assisting 1-4 adult clients with behavioral, medical and/or physical disabilities in a residential home setting. Ensure clients safety, assist clients with daily tasks, be a positive influence chaperoning fun events plus redirect behaviors as needed. Training is provided, apply today!

• Assure the health, safety, and well-being of all clients
• Administer positive behavioral redirection and encourage self-coping mechanisms
• Assist with daily living activities as needed based on care plans
• Assist with food preparation and cleaning as needed
• Maintain positive relationships with clients, guardians, and staff
• Complete daily logs and report inconsistencies
• Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
• Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
• Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
• Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians  offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle
• Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them
• Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client s needs and plan for continuing services
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands

• 18 years of age or older
• Compassion for client care and wellbeing
• Ability to prioritize multiple duties and responsibilities
• Consent to background check
• Driver s license with 3 years of clean driving record preferred, not required

• Competitive hourly pay $14.00-$18.00 per hour, plus shift differential
• Extra $1.00 hr. on 2nd shift and Extra $2.00 hr. on weekends. Pay based on experience, location and shift
• Full-time and part-time hours available; set schedules with guaranteed hours; ability to pick up overtime
• Wage increases with experience
• 4 weeks of PTO every year; $2,000 Referral Bonus Program
• Full benefit package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k plan, ESOP and more
• Homes for Independent Living (HIL) is Wisconsin s largest provider of customized care for adults with disabilities in small residential settings

Homes for Independent Living (HIL) is Wisconsin s largest provider of customized care for adults with disabilities in small residential settings. We offer exciting challenges, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference while preserving a strong work-life balance.

• Apply In Person: HIL, 22 N. Third St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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