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Direct Support ProviderAbout the job: As a Direct Support Provider, you will provide training and assistance to people that includes, but not limited to, daily personal cares, medication administration, community activities, money management, meal preparation, laundry assistance, and leisure activities. Starting wage is $16.00-$17.00 per hour.Essential job responsibilities include:Monitor and assist people with personal cares.Instruct and assist people in food preparation, clean-up, and sanitary practices.Encourage grooming and dress according to the person's preferences, cultural considerations and social norms.Administer medications and treatments once trained.Communicate concerns, suggestions, potential problems to supervisors in an accurate, prompt, and respectful manner.Chart daily program information.Complete cleaning and assist persons served in cleaning tasks.Required Qualifications:Must be 17 years of age or as dictated by licensure.Must pass DHS background clearance.Must have valid driver's license.Must be able to read, write, communicate and understand the English language while conducting company business.Essential Duties Include:Read, comprehend, and follow each person served's program related plans and procedures.Deliver support to the person served on principles of person-centered services.Administer CPR/First Aid when needed.Chart daily program information.Benefits That Support You:Your well-being matters to us. That's why we provide paid time off - Personal Leave Time (PLT) and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).Comprehensive Health Coverage — 90% employer-paid employee health insurance, with access to spouse and family plans.Health Savings Account Contributions — $150 per month toward your HSA when enrolled in our insurance.Peace of Mind — $20,000 employer-sponsored life insurance. Plus, access to an additional voluntary plan.Retirement Readiness — Strong retirement plan options with employer contributions, plus financial education resources to help you prepare for whatever life brings.Additional Voluntary Benefits — dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD), and accident insurance to fit your individual and family needs.Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible Work ScheduleWhy choose us: At Prairie Community Services, we respect life, self, colleagues and others. We support individuals who receive services in our residential programs and through Community-Based Services by assessing and utilizing their strengths and skills to encourage, teach, and help them to achieve their hopes and dreams. As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values integrity, commitment, respect, excellence, service and stewardship, we will train you for success!Prairie Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
marshall, MN, 56258, US
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