Direct Support Professional - Residential

Company: The Arc of Chemung
Location: Watkins Glen
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

Have you been looking for meaningful work that makes a real difference in people's lives? If you are patient, a teacher, a mentor, compassionate regarding other's needs, empathetic of the challenges others face, feel rewarded from helping others succeed, and enjoy a job that will challenge you, a Direct Support Professional may be just what you are looking for. As a DSP, you will utilize a people-centered approach to support people with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler is committed to an environment of teaching the daily life skills and accepted social skills to help our individuals achieve independence and community acceptance and understanding. The Direct Support Professional is critical to achieving this mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Personal care needs for our individuals such as feeding and active treatment.
• Assisting on outings
• Maintaining a general upkeep of the residence including cooking, housekeeping and laundry.
• Assist in ensuring that the residence is property are maintained in a state of good repair.
• Acts as an advocate for our individuals about community inclusion.

All Shifts - Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Keywords:

home health aide personal care aide certified nursing assistant

PCA HHA CNA

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