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Harry Meyering Center, Inc · 3 days ago

Partial Sleep Overnights | Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Mankato, Minnesota

Full-time, Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Harry Meyering Center is a non-profit focused on supporting developmentally disabled individuals in the community with a person-centered way of thinking. The Direct Support Professional provides assistance, support, and encouragement to meet the needs of people with disabilities served by HMC, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.

Health CareHomeless ShelterMedicalNon ProfitResidential

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and assistance to individuals genuinely and respectfully while maintaining professional boundaries

Assist in personal cares to those with differing abilities

Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and the community and promote a healthy lifestyle

Maintain cleanliness of the home/apartment and ensure safe working and living environments

Displays exceptional documentation skills and knowledge of systems, routines, and programming

Attend all staff meetings and complete all required training

Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all communications, whether written or verbal, external and internal to HMC

Follows all health and safety policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Direct CarePersonal Care AssistanceCNA ExperiencePCA ExperienceWillingness to LearnHousehold ChoresDocumentation SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or general education degree

Must hold a valid United States driver's license and pass a driving record check conducted by our insurance carrier unless otherwise noted

Must pass the MN Department of Human Services Background Study

Willingness to learn

Ability to complete daily direct care such as bathing, toileting, feeding, and changing

Ability to do household chores such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

Must be able to kneel regularly and crouch; occasionally required to sit, climb and balance

Must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift or move 50 pounds

Preferred

Prior experience or training is not required, but it is preferred to have experience as a CNA, PCA, Caregiver, DSP, or healthcare related professional