CAREGIVER / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Join our dedicated team at Mountain Shadows and help make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professional at Mountain Shadows Community Homes in Escondido. As a caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for the residents in our care by providing support in their daily activities, offering training, and promoting social engagement.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the supervision of the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) and Residential Coordinator, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized care and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs promote independence, dignity, and well-being while ensuring safety and compliance with regulatory standards in a residential setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
• Support daily routines and active treatment programs to foster resident independence.
• Prepare meals, snacks and drinks in accordance with individual dietary needs and restrictions.
• Administer medications and treatments as outlined in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and physician orders.
• Accurately complete all required documentation in Therap, including :

ISP data

Taking vital signs

Split Shift Hours

Please note that on weekend and holidays the split shift is a straight through shift :   5 : 30 AM 1 : 30 PM Shift  6 : 00 AM 2 : 00 PM 6 : 30 AM 2 : 30 PM 7 : 00 AM 3 : 00 PM 7 : 30 AM 3 : 30PM

Now hiring for the following shifts : 4 : 00p-8 : 00p; 2 : 30p-10 : 30p; 10 : 30p-6 : 30a (overnight) We also have weekend only shifts available.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Certifications (Required or Attainable Within 90 Days of Hire) :

Physical Requirements

Additional Notes

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mountain Shadows Community Homes is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

Compensation details : 20-25.25 Hourly Wage

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