Personal Assistant/DSP, FT, HB, W&Th 11P-9A, F 9A-3P, Sa 3P-10P

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland

St. Louis, MO, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Personal Care

Full Time

Job Description

UCP Heartland is seeking compassionate and committed Residential DSP's (Direct Care Professional) for the following Shift.

UCP Heartland offers a positive, team driven, work environment at $20.00/Hour

CURRENT AVAILABLE SCHEDULE:

OVERLAND

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY 11PM-9AM

PLUS

FRIDAY 9AM-3PM, SATURDAY 3PM-10PM

33 Hours Weekly (HB/F)

THIS IS A SET SCHEDULE

As a DSP (Direct Care Provider) you will perform the following responsibilities:

Provide physical assistance with daily tasks, assist with personal hygiene and facilitate fun activities.

--ADL's, Lift and Transfer (including ceiling lifts, repositioning in wheelchair, etc)

--Shift documentation using Set-Works

--General Housekeeping

--Follow medical orders and administer medications.

Most importantly, provide choices to the clients for their daily activities to provide entertainment and community outings.

***********************************FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY, PER CLIENT CHOICE***********************************

UCP Heartland strives to be the provider of choice supporting people living with disabilities and you can be a part of that mission. As a DIRECT CARE PROVIDER, your work will make a difference in people’s lives 365 days a year! APPLY TODAY or visit our website (www.ucpheartland.org) for more information.

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or its equivalent (GED).
Valid Drivers’ license
Clean Driving Record and successfully completes and maintains assigned drivers training
A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEKEND SHIFT PER WEEKEND
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or in a customer service field
Ability to take direction and work with minimal supervision.
Ability to consistently work in a professional, cooperative manner with all Agency clients and personnel.
Good written and oral communication skills
Computer Proficiency

THIS POSITION DOES REQUIRE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH CLEAN DRIVING RECORD!

THIS POSITION REQUIRES 5-7 DAYS OF MANDATORY TRAINING AT OUR CORPORATE OFFICE Monday through Friday 8:45 AM - 4:15 PM

(UCP HEARTLAND WILL PAY YOU FOR THE MANDATORY TRAINING)

ALL UCP HEARTLAND SCHEDULES/SHIFTS ARE AWAKE SHIFTS

Wednesday and Thursday 11PM-9AM
Friday 9AM-3PM
Saturday 3PM-10PM