Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
- Tacoma, WA
- $17.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Wage: $17.50 per hour (The rate of pay and pay scale provided for this position are based on title and geographical location) Full Range Scale : $17.50 - $19.50
- Schedule: Variety of shifts 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligibile employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match based on eligibility requirements
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
- Planning outings and activities. Personal care and hygiene tasks
- Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisor of any outstanding needs.
- Home care, shopping, and meal preparation
- Setting goals and learning new skills and hobbies
- Assist in developing positive behavior supports by providing feedback about individual's preferences
- Participate in the formulation and implementation of individual treatment plans including data collection, report-writing participation in treatment team meeting and carrying out treatment team recommendations
- Provide Lift and Transfer assistance (may include non-ambulatory individuals) requiring ability to carry and maneuver up to 50 or more pounds of unbalanced weight
- Building healthy habits and relationships
- Supporting positive behavior and boundaries
- Maintaining well-being and safety by following plans and reporting guidelines
- Be 18+ years or older
- 1 year of caregiving experience (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills