CAREGIVER - FT - DAY PROGRAM - KANSAS CITY, KS

$30,680 - $30,680/Yr

BrightSpring Health Services - Kansas City, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Kansas City, KS

Social Assistance

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at ResCare Community Living is essential for providing compassionate care to clients in a supportive environment. DSPs are responsible for assisting individuals with personal care tasks and fostering positive relationships, ensuring safety, and promoting self-help activities. This role is vital in maintaining the well-being and dignity of clients while supporting their daily needs.

Responsibilities

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring.
• Assisting with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates.
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Encouraging self-help activities.
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in caregiving or a related field.
• First aid and CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Daily Pay Option
• Job Training
• Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
• Schedule Flexibility