Assistance to Independence Home Care Services (ATI) provides supports to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. ATI is seeking qualified and caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP/CNA/ Care Giver/Home Health Aide). No experience is necessary, learn on the job. New hires are considered essential employees and management is hiring immediately.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· Ensure the individuals are always treated with dignity and respect.
· Provide compassion and emotional support to individuals with intellectual and development disabilities
· The DSP is required to follow the Individuals plan of service, ensuring the individuals health and safety and promoting independence.
· Support and encourage the individual’s decision making on appropriate level to further promote independence.
· Provide one-on-one care in the individual’s home or their family’s home
· Provide companion services including assisting with daily activities and engaging the individual in community integration
· Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities
· Assist with personal hygiene
· Provide and assist with medications
· Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking, bathing
· Assist with Meal planning, cooking, and assisting with meals
· Assist with appointments/ doctors’ appointments
· Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression
· Participate in on going professional training
Qualifications
Driver’s License
Able to pass a criminal background check
Reliable transportation
Valid auto insurance
Benefits:
Flexible Schedule
Holiday Pay
Earned Time Off
IRA
Life Insurance
Me MD
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.25 per hour
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person