Direct Support Professional - Hutchinson
DISABILITY SUPPORTS OF THE GREAT PL·Hutchinson, Kansas
DISABILITY SUPPORTS OF THE GREAT PL·Hutchinson, Kansas
The role involves implementing Person Centered Support Plans and assisting individuals with daily living skills such as meal preparation, hygiene, and housekeeping in residential or community settings. Employees must also administer medication, complete required documentation, and report significant occurrences to management.
Implement Person Centered Support Plans for assigned individuals. Assist with daily living skills including but not limited to, meal preparation, general hygiene, toileting, general housekeeping, work and leisure activities. Administer medication and treatment(s). Complete documentation as required through the general course of duties. Report to the appropriate Level 2 of Level 3, Program Manager, Case manager or Wellness Liaison any occurrences that affect the immediate well-being of the individual. Attend all meetings as assigned and required. If approved as a driver of agency vehicles, employee may transport individuals. Other duties as assigned.
Prompt, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. Understand and support the mission state of Disability Supports to enrich the lives of those we serve, as evidenced by an unfailing positive attitude in all action on behalf of individuals served. Adhere to scheduled hours. Adhere to individual's' Person Centered Support plans Meet agency standards of necessary supports to ensure safety, happiness, and well-being of individuals served.
QualificationsKnowledge and
Skills:
Experience: Prior direct care experience preferred, but no t required.
High School diploma/equivalent preferred.
Interpersonal
Skills: Must be able to lift, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for periods of time, bend, push wheelchairs and provide physical interventions on a regular basis. Noise level may vary, depending upon duty assigned. Due to the potential intimate nature of care and physical proximity involved with some of those receiving HCBS funded I/DD services through Disability Supports, and in order to promote a safe work environment for both the caregiver and those for whom we care, you may, from time-to-time, be required to wear PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment). If PPPE is required, Disability Supports will provide it.
A full range of benefits are available to
Full-Time employees including: Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Company Matched 401(k) Mental Health Assistance Program Access to AFLAC Products Eight Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Flexible scheduling is available.
Prior direct care experience is preferred but not required, and a High School diploma or equivalent is preferred. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks like lifting 50 pounds, standing for periods, bending, pushing wheelchairs, and potentially wearing PPE.
Market context
Operations roles in Kansas often draw steady interest because employers need dependable staff who can keep day-to-day workflows moving in healthcare and similar settings. These roles can be competitive when candidates show reliability, comfort with physical tasks, and flexibility, especially since direct care experience and a high school diploma are preferred but not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm you can handle lifting, standing, bending, wheelchair pushing, and PPE use before applying.
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