Direct Support Professional; DSP​/Caregiver; Huntsville 2nd Shift

Overview

At Ability Plus
, our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams...
Ability Plus offers a community-inclusive home environment to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Ability Plus is seeking people who are enthusiastic, caring, capable and want to make a positive difference for residents and care recipients. We offer a supportive team environment and career development opportunities.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Direct Care Staff provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior and assisting with medications. All applicants must present a high school diploma/GED, valid driver s license, proof of auto insurance and successfully complete the E-Verify process. All applicants MUST PASS a drug test, background check, TB test and have a clean driving record.

Benefits available for full time (40hr) employees after 90 days.

• Direct Care Staff provide care, training and supervision as required of individuals with intellectual disabilities, including assisting with self-care and training as directed by the Individualized Support Plan or Behavioral Support Plan (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, eating).
• Assist with therapeutic activities and recreational programs (e.g., physical exercises, arts and crafts, games).
• Converse with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and promote social interaction.
• Prepare/serve meals and eat with residents.
• Include residents in community outings and promote community inclusion.
• Accompany residents on shopping trips and counsel residents in the purchase of personal items.
• Observe and document residents  behaviors.
• May administer medications as prescribed by a doctor.
• May train parents or guardians in care of deinstitutionalized residents.
• Maintain and submit accurate timesheets and communication logs.
• Carry out directions given by management.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver s license and acceptable driving record as determined by Ability Plus s insurance carrier
• Acceptable background check
• Proof of auto insurance coverage

• Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations
• Adequate vision and hearing to supervise clients as required
• Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently
• Dependable
• Committed to the daily care and quality of life of the consumers of Ability Plus

• Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment
• Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work
• Work will require frequent local driving
• Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients
• Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult