Direct Support Professional Relief Workers care for and offer supports and services, in all life areas, for adults with developmental disabilities living in a group home setting by providing hands-on guidance in all activities of daily living e.g. bathing, toileting, hygiene, grooming, banking, feeding, shopping and accessing the community among other things.
Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
- Must read and write simple sentences in order to read, comprehend and write in communication logs, monthly reports, medical reports, memos, etc.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
- Support residents in providing direct care and personal development of each person assigned. Interactions and supports are to be carried out in a manner that creates a homelike atmosphere.
- Must foster learning, dignity and respect.
- Prepare meals and/or assist residents with meal preparation.
- Attend appointments related to the Individuals we serve and give / receive accurate information and pass this information on to all necessary parties..
- Help clients maintain their household by assisting with laundry, budgeting, cleaning and shopping.
- May be offered opportunity to take special training classes such as: AMAP (medication administration), CPR and SCIP-R.
High School Diploma or it's equivalent
- Valid Driver's License strongly preferred
- For more information, please visit our website www.blockinstitute.org
EEO/AAE/M/F/D/V
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person