Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Detail Oriented, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Film, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Medication Administration, Medications, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Westminster, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
401(k) matching
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Company car
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Viola Homes Estate, Inc. is an Adult Residential Facility, caring for adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. We're located in Orange County, CA: LaHabra and Westminster. The position is for a Direct Support Professional (DSP), requiring much patience, dedication, and unyielding passion for this community.
Duties include, but are not limited to (depending on the shift): *Assistance with ADLs. *Facilitating outdoor community activities, to encourage improved quality of life (i.e. trips to beach, park, library, movies, malls, stores, dances, and other fun, creative activities). *Providing transportation to appointments, outings, and other community activities. *Escorting to medical or dental appointments. *Re-directing and de-escalating potential behaviors. *Personal hygiene and self-care support (i.e. hair, teeth, dressing, showering, etc.). *Teaching life skills. *Ensuring safety (outdoors, crossing the street, etc.). *Administering medications (once trained). *Documenting daily observations, behaviors, successes, medication compliance, etc. *Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and running errands as needed. *Cooking (as determined)
The DSP position immediately answers to House Manager and Administrator.
DSP requires an individual is highly motivated, passionate about those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Requires self-initiative, positive attitude, discipline, attention to detail, effective communication; and necessitates being a team-player, able to communicate effectively.
Certain aspects of the job require training and ongoing continuing education.