Direct Support Professional

Company: Donnell Court, LLC
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

*Job Posting*


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Direct Care Staff provides assistance and support to individuals with developmental disability related to activities of daily living, self-help, safety, and socialization.

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Expectations:


* To ensure the supervision, safety, and well-being of the clients at all times.



* Monitors and supports the residents' health and well-being and reports observation to the Behaviorist, Administrator and Facility Manager.



* Able to provide documentation of client status, behavior, and treatment responses.



* Able to participate in the maintenance of a clean, safe, healthful, and nurturing environment.



* Provides quality training and positive interaction with residents at all times.



* To ask questions and learn as much as you can from those around you.



* To promote learning, growth, socialization and independence of the residents.



* To develop relationships with fellow staff. Be able to work as a team with other staff.



* To go above and beyond for the individuals we care for.



Requirements:


* You need to be at least 18 years of age.



* High school diploma or GED



* All personnel shall be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of performing assigned tasks. Good physical health shall be verified by a HEALTH SCREENING/PHYSICAL, including a TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS (TB test), performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior to or before employment.



* Ability to respond to any and all situations that occur within the facility to ensure the safety of all clients and staff.



* Ability to clear a criminal background check with DOJ/FBI.



* Speak, read and write in English.



* Attends and completes orientation as assigned.



* Completes First Aid and CPR certification and maintains current.



* Must have open availability including weekends and holidays.



What we offer:


* Flexible Schedules



* Career Advancement



* Certification and Training Opportunities (at no cost to you)



* Paid Ongoing and Continuing Education Training at The Facility



Experience:


* DSP/DSP: 1 year (Preferred)



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Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $15.50 per hour


Schedule:

* 8 hour shift


COVID-19 considerations:

All staff members are required to wear a mask. Temperatures are checked. Surfaces are regularly cleaned.




Experience:

* DSP: 1 year (Required)


License/Certification:

* Driver's License (Required)


Shift availability:

* Day Shift (Required)

* Night Shift (Required)

* Overnight Shift (Required)



Work Location: In person

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