About the role
AHL HealthCare Group is seeking extraordinary, kind, and compassionate people who can act as an advocate, supporter, educator, and caregiver to individuals with disabilities or mental illness as a Direct Support Professional. We believe in our clients and their right to live in the least-restrictive environment and lead fulfilled lives in our homes while remaining safe and well-cared-for. Our 4-bedroom residential settings centered around the individuals we support. Our most important goal is to provide services to enrich and empower the lives of our residents to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives and our DSPs are crucial in achieving that goal.
Compensation
$17.50 - $18.00/hour depending on driving status
What you'll do
Direct Support Professionals function as an advocate, supporter, educator and care giver to individuals with disabilities. They assist individuals develop basic living and social skills to gain optimal independence and integration into the community. Direct Support Professionals provide assistance with living skills development, health maintenance, medication administration, personal care and behavioral development/management. The primary goal is to provide services to enrich the lives of our residents to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.
Typical Job Duties:
Assisting with personal cares, activities of daily living, grooming, cooking, cleaning, and laundry
Demonstrating positive and supportive behavior with the clients and coworkers
Medication administration
Documenting on the services provided daily in the electronic records and computer system
Socializing with residents and doing activities with them
Going to appointments with clients
What they're looking for
Must be 16 years or older
High School/GED preferred, but not required
Ability to pass a MN DHS background study
Every other weekend availability required
Driver's license is preferred but not required ($0.50/hour less for non-driver)
Benefits
Health Insurance - Full-Time, 1 Year Waiting Period for Part-Time, Dental, Vision, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Accident, Dependent Care FSA, Employee Assistance Program, Performance-Based Wage Increases, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay for Hours Worked on Eligible Holidays
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- What is your availability? Days, Evenings, Awake Overnight? Open to all?
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About AHL Healthcare Group
Everyone should have a real home. A place that encourages independence. A place that has a positive affect on the lives of those who live there. A place that provides comfort and safety, support, and self-esteem. A place where you can find dedicated people who understand the challenges of the outside world and the importance of real-life skills. A place where warmth and laughter are always present. Our Mission: "Working for individuals with disabilities and their families to encourage choice, promote independence and improve quality of life."
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