at ResCare in Kankakee, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Requisition: 2024-143599
In Home Caregiver/Direct Support Professional
Job Locations
US-IL-KANKAKEE
ID
2024-143599
Line of Business
ResCare Community Living
Position Type
Full-Time
Pay Min
USD $16.50/Hr.
Pay Max
USD $18.10/Hr.
Our Company
ResCare Community Living
Overview
ResCare Community Living - Direct Support Professional
Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. As a DSP, you play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care.
Why Choose ResCare Community Living
Great Company Culture
Competitive Pay
Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
401K
Daily Pay Option Available
Job Training
Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
Schedule Flexibility
Responsibilities
While no two days are exactly the same, here are some things you will be responsible for:
Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring
Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
Encouraging self-help activities
Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external
About our Line of Business
ResCare Community Living has four decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental or cognitive disability. Our community living services are provided in 27 states with several thousand programs and a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: Community Living, Adult Host Homes for adults regardless of disability, Behavioral/Mental Health Support, In-home Pharmacy Solutions, Telecare and Remote Support, Supported Employment and Training Programs, and Day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Additional Job Information
Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN positions available!
Salary Range
USD $16.50 - $18.10 / Hour
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.