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Parker Personal Care Homes Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-time Weekends in Lakewood, Colorado
PART-TIME WEEKEND AFTERNOONS (Full Time may be available) - Denver area
Make a difference! Direct Support Professionals teach, encourage, and support people with disabilities to live rewarding lives.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Family Caregiving Services
SIGN-ON BONUS MAY BE AVAILABLE! (excluding internal candidates)
What You'll Do We are looking for a caring, compassionate person to provide support to a family caregiver in the home with one client for approximately 5 hours on Saturday afternoons and 6 hours on Sunday afternoons.
Part-time position supporting a family caregiver in the home with one client Support the individual, ensuring that services and support are provided in a manner that respects and acknowledges the individual's self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and decision-making Encourages a culture of collaboration with individuals receiving services, their loved ones, and other support teams Works continuously to improve services and support using a person-centered approach Provide support with personal care, including hands-on support of the individual such as transferring them, changing adult diapers, and cleaning private areas May provide other support such as homemaking, mentorship, grocery shopping, budgeting, and household tasks Comply with PPCH policies and the rules and regulations of State and Federal oversight agencies Successfully complete required training, including annual refresher, according to established timelines Attends PPCH team meetings as needed or requested Other duties as assigned
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent is required Successful completion of the training provided is required Proficiency using Microsoft Office or other similar software Excellent written and verbal communication skills and effective listening skills, even when non-traditional communication is used Ability to work independently and utilize problem-solving skills Skill and ability to constructively receive and provide feedback Ability and willingness to learn PPCH operations and systems Valid driver's license and ability to meet PPCH's driving requirements
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Work is often performed in a private home or in the community and occasionally performed in a typical office setting Frequent lifting and carrying of approximately 15 pounds This position involves physically assisting others, including pushing or pulling individuals using wheelchairs, transferring individuals with mobility needs, and assisting with daily living skills and lifting, moving, or transferring up to 75 pounds Driving throughout the Denver Metro area may be required regularly
Who We Are The PPCH mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve. Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years. As an organization that takes pride in the community we've created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of:
Community Innovative Thinking Individualized Approach Family Acceptance and Equality Compassion Personal Growth Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction, and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers. We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about PPCH at: www.parkerpch.com
You'll Get Hourly Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 Part-time employees accrue sick days
Benefits for Full-time Employees Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available Generous paid vacation and sick time Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays 401k with matching contributions when eligible Company paid comprehensive training a d more
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at: www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you're entered into our ADP system. Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity.?We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex,