DSP Group Home Caregiver

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

A Great Opportunity / $17.75-$18.75 per hour

At Via Quest Healthcare Central we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our intermediate care facilities (ICF/Group Homes). Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

What Via Quest can offer you:

• Paid training including CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration courses and certifications.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Annual pay increases.
• A variety of schedules.
• Employee referral bonus program.

This position is great for:

• Candidates without experience. We provide training!
• Those who are interested in starting a career in healthcare.
• Those interested in gaining more experience in the IDD field.
• Nursing assistants and those interested in pursuing a career as an STNA.
• Those who want to gain experience while taking classes or those without a degree.
• Candidates of all ages (high school graduates - retirees).
• Paraprofessionals, Caregivers, STNAs, CNAs, Personal Care Aides, Home Health Aide (HHA), nursing students!

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities – our goal is to foster increased independence, choice and empowerment while assuring that their health and safety needs are being met at all times.
• Administering site training to new hires.
• Assisting with shift coverage as needed.
• Supervising, teaching and assisting individuals in all aspects of his/her life.
• Completing various household tasks including meal preparation and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
• Providing personal care assistance.
• Companion care / Caregiving

Requirements for this position include (What You'll Need):

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Motor Vehicle Record must specific requirements including (but not limited to):
• No OVI/DUI's, reckless operations, or speeding violations more than 20 MPH over posted limit
• No more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years or more than 5 points
• Reliable vehicle with active insurance
• Ability to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, balance, and assist individuals as needed