Schedule:
Tuesday: 2PM-10PM
Wednesday: 2PM-10PM
1-2 days every other weekend: 2PM-10PM
Overnight respite hours are available if desired (but pay at a lower rate)
We are looking for a Direct Support Professional in Nicholasville, KY to provide Personal Assistance (PA) services for a 21-year-old male with special needs.
Personal Assistance enables our son to accomplish tasks with assistance that he cannot do independently due to his disability. Personal Assistance tasks include, but are not limited to: assistance with everyday tasks such as getting dressed/undressed, teeth brushing, bathing, grooming, preparing meals, eating, recognizing precursors for toileting, physical fitness (daily walks, swimming, swinging, trampoline) reminding, observing, guiding or training during various activities; assistance in medication administration; and transportation to access community services, activities and appointments.
Employees will be required to pass a background check pre-hire, complete yearly TB screenings, complete an online training, and submit other various documents to remain eligible as per Medicaid guidelines.
The hourly pay rate is $27.15. Overnight respite hours are available as well, and respite pays at $13.48 an hour. We are awaiting approval for a higher respite rate, but have no timeframe on that.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $27.15 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Why do you feel that you would be a good fit for this position?
- Are you interested in working respite (overnight) shifts?
- Are you able to work the posted schedule of Tuesday & Wednesday Evening, as well as every other weekend?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person