Direct Support Professional

About us

NewDay Health Services is a dedicated and loving provider of residential services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Our mission is to ensure that people with IDD have the homes, environments and opportunities to be valued members of their communities. In serving this mission NewDay Health Services provides residential support services in Cuyahoga county. All of our programs are dedicated to providing the best quality services to our clients, based on their needs and desires so that they might live their best lives.

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team and provide support to individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing assistance with daily living activities, such as meal preparation, transportation, personal care, and recreational activities. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate and patient demeanor, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to helping individuals reach their goals.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to individuals with disabilities in a respectful and caring manner.
• Understand and implement individual service plans and behavior support plans.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, recreational activities, and other community outings.
• Encourage independence and self-advocacy.
• Maintain accurate records of services provided.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and other professionals.
• Assist with and or complete household chores such as cleaning, laundry, cooking, vacuuming, and others.
• Make and accompany consumers to appointments and community events.
• Perform and record physical assessments including taking and recording vital signs and medical histories.
• Exhibit acceptable work standards and immediately correct actions that do not meet Agency standards.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED or willingness to complete a GED program
• 1 year of work experience preferably in a care providing role, or exposure to individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or a combination of experience and education
• Generally a minimum age of 18 years of age.
• Basic level of computer proficiency as well as good basic reading and writing skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal charting and record keeping skills
• Ability to accept and provide direction and instruction in a professional manner
• Successfully pass a background check that includes a BCI and FBI criminal history check
• Must maintain current Med Pass and CPR/First Aid Certification; training available for CPR and Med Pass onsite
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver's License with less than 6 points

LOCATION: East Side of Cleveland, (Willoughby, Richmond, Garfield)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person