Direct Support Professional

Description

We’re seeking someone who is wanting to make a difference in someone’s life as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited, Inc/Residential Options in Edwardsville , IL.

No experience! No Problem! We provide all the PAID training needed to provide the best care.

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs. At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into homes. DSP's report to the Director of Residential Options or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).

Position Summary

• Shift: Full-Time.
• Hours: Evenings 2pm-10pm, 3pm-11pm, 4pm-12am (can be scheduled any of these shifts)
• Weekends and mandated overtime included in schedule.
• Salary: $19.75 dollars per hour
• Location: Edwardsville , IL

Responsibilities

• Ensure clients receive their medication on time.
• Support clients who can’t move on their own.
• Help clients dress, bathe, eat etc.
• Assist clients with physical therapy exercises.
• Cook meals according to the customer’s restrictions.
• Help with their shopping.
• Do necessary housekeeping and laundry to maintain a clean environment.
• Provide emotional support.
• Inform physicians or supervisors about uncommon events.
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency.
• Report behaviors, accidents, new issues to RSM.
• Documentation in a Residents file of services provided, health, behaviors or uncommon events.
• Taking residents out into the community for activities to promote social skills, independent skills, creativity, clubs, sports, games, etc.

Requirements