Personal Support Worker

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Job description:

URGENTLY HIRING FOR IMMEDIATE OPENING in Howey-In-The-Hills

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT CARING FOR OTHERS? THEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!

Central Florida:

Take My Hand Services, LLC is looking for responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professionals (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical/mental disabilities to live a more fulfilled and happy life. Culture Orientated, as flexible as possible with team.

Provide direct care services to the men and women who live in the Central Florida, including, but not limited to, training and assistance in activities of daily living (ADL) skills, independent living skills, community inclusion, productivity skills and recreational activities, with an emphasis on the individual desires and needs of each individual.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, report, document and provide individual protection in the event of an occurrence, reportable or serious reportable incident or allegation of abuse.
• Uphold and protect the rights of all individuals. Maintain health and safety of all individuals.
• Assist individuals with ADL skills and social skills.
• Implement individual goals.
• Foster a person-centered atmosphere conductive to the growth and development of individuals.
• Teaching skills to promote independence
• Supporting community inclusion and integration
• Mentoring individuals to help build social skills and relationships
• Provide guidance and support in daily activities
• Communicate with staff and management.

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license/Insurance
• Must be able to pass a level 2 background check
• Must be able to pass a local background check
• CPR/FIRST AID
• APD Basic TRAIN Training
• Valid Driver's License (Required)

Take My Hand Services, LLC provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with all applicable law unless such accommodation would pose an undue hardship to the company or pose a direct threat to health or safety.

We are a professional, agile, and innovative company who serves individuals to reach their personal outcomes. The most important thing we do is strive to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. It's highly rewarding, and it's why our company exists! If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, then we want to help you get there. Take My Hand Services, LLC is a growing family of provider agencies serving individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) all over central Florida.

This is where we need you! Whether you have experience within the I/DD community or not, we would love to connect with you so you can learn more.

Take My Hand Services, LLC supports a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a reliable, insured vehicle suitable to transport clients as needed?
• Have you completed the APD Basic Required training on TRAIN?

Experience:

• Caregiving for people with special needs: 1 year (Preferred) (autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, Prader‐Willi syndrome, Phelan‐McDermid syndrome)

License/Certification:

• CPR/First Aid Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift: 2pm - 8pm
• Weekend Shift: 8am - 2pm & 2pm - 8pm

Work Location: In person