Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver

Continuum of Colorado Inc•Castle Rock, CO

2d•$20

About The Position

Continuum of Colorado is seeking Caregivers for our meaningful Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions in Castle Rock, CO and surrounding areas. Are you a personable, caring individual who thrives off of making a difference in the lives of others? This position is for you! Our caregivers get to support a variety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our three-bed home, implement care plans, and help our individuals with daily activities and transporting them to community activities. Looking for another perk? Enjoy full-time hours while working just three days a week! We are currently hiring for 8 AM – 8 PM shifts (days of the week vary). These schedules offer a fantastic work/life balance in a supportive home environment. We also have part-time and substitute opportunities available. Not sure what schedule works best for you? Let’s chat and find a fit that works! We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organizations excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
One (1) year experience in an area directly related to job, preferred (i.e., developmental disabilities, elderly)
Be able to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training
Perform personal care/medical procedures and consistently lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to read, write and converse in English and perform simple math calculations
Know how to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) at an intermediate level; ability to use Outlook to communicate through email
Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
Valid Colorado driver's license; proof of insurance; 3 years of current, consecutive driving history
Meet our driving requirements; no suspensions/revocations in the past 3 yrs and no more than 2 tickets in the past 3 yrs

Responsibilities

Train, assure and assist individuals in completing daily activities and other tasks (cleaning, toileting, meal preparation, meal pick-up and delivery, cooking, budgeting, hygiene etc.)
Meet individuals' needs for transportation (may include driving or assisting in accessing transportation)
Implement and document individuals' ISSPs, care plans and protocols
Carry out scheduled community activities (transports, provides supervision)
Assist with medications (i.e., administration, pill packing, monitoring) as certified, and document as appropriate
Monitor health needs of individuals and assist in obtaining health care as needed
Provide medical care in accordance with established protocols, to include First Aid/CPR when needed
Document program, incident, medical and financial information as required
Use web-based computer programs to document medication administrations