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Description:
Were seeking someone who is wanting to make a meaningful difference
every day by empowering individuals with disabilities to live
independently, achieve their goals, and thrive in their communities. as
a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Challenge Unlimited,
Inc/Residential Options in Pontoon Beach, IL.
No experience! No Problem! We provide all the PAID training needed to
provide the best care.
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities need people
in their lives who provide them with assistance and instruction on
completing tasks most people take for granted. The people who provide
this help and training are called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs.
At Residential Options, our DSPs work in residential settings helping
our clients learn new skills, reach life goals, and turn houses into
homes. DSP\'s report to the Director of Residential Options or Qualified
Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP).
Position Summary:
Shift: Full-Time
Hours:Evenings 2:00pm - 10:00pm
**Weekends, mandated overtime and some holidays are included in
schedule.
**Salary:\$19.75 dollars per hour + BENEFITS!
Location: Pontoon Beach, IL
Responsibilities:
Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including
personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, toileting, meal preparation,
cooking, housekeeping, and laundry.
Support residents with medication administration and monitor for
health and safety concerns.
Perform tasks necessary to maintain a safe living and working
environment (i.e. cleaning, shoveling walks, etc.)
Provide transportation to appointments, shopping trips, recreational
activities, and community events.
Foster a safe, welcoming, and home-like environment for residents.
Provide physical therapy and emotional support.
Encourage and support residents in achieving personal goals and
increasing independence.
Assist with community integration, social engagement, travel
training, and life skills development.
Implement individual support plans and treatment goals to promote
growth and self-sufficiency.
Accurately document services provided, resident progress, behaviors,
incidents, and health-related information.
Complete required reports and maintain resident records in
accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
Follow all medication administration procedures, safety protocols,
and documentation standards.
Communicate resident needs, concerns, and progress with supervisors
and team members.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and resident
planning meetings as assigned.
Follow company policies, OSHA standards, and all applicable health
and safety regulations.
Requirements:
High sch\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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