*DSP Parkside Jobs at Thomas Allen, Inc
Sample *DSP Parkside Job Description
*DSP - Parkside
Thomas Allen is Hiring DSPs!
No experience necessary. Paid training provided!
LOCATION: Apple Valley, MN
HOURS AVAILABLE:
JOB SUMMARY: As a Direct Support Professional in this position, you will be working with an adult male who lives in his own home, assisting him in living independently. The individual served uses a wheelchair and relies on others for all of his needs and cares. The ideal candidate is easy-going, relaxed, and patient.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Assist and encourage the individual served to realize both long and short-term goals
- Assist with self-cares such as bathing and dressing
- Prepare meals or assist the individual served with meal preparation
- Log all day-to-day occurrences
- Accompany individual to medical appointments
- Medication administration and/or working with medical equipment
- Help individual to maintain his home by assisting with laundry, cleaning, and shopping
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability perform 1-person transfers and provide additional physical support, such as repositioning and propelling a wheelchair, to an individual weighing 180lbs and assist with special adaptive equipment
- Willingness to attend to personal cares and health needs, light housekeeping, and meal preparation
- Willing to commit to and implement person-centered supports
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Department of Human Services background clearance
- Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally
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Thomas Allen, Inc. is a social services agency that provides a variety of person-centered services to individuals with disabilities throughout the state of Minnesota. Our team of nearly 800 employees are key players in assisting individuals served with group home support, semi-independent and independent living, case management, care coordination, and guardianship. As our agency continues to grow, we are looking for team members with diverse perspectives and backgrounds who are passionate about providing services that empower those we support.
Thomas Allen, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, veteran's status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.
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