Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver

Description

Continuum of Colorado is seeking Caregivers for our meaningful Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions in the Aurora Metro, CO area. Are you a personable, caring individual who thrives off of making a difference in the lives of others?  This position is for you!  Our caregivers get to support a variety of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, implement care plans, and help our individuals with daily activities and transporting them to community activities. 

We are hiring for a full-time position, Monday-Wednesday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. We are also seeking substitute staff to fill in at various locations throughout the Aurora, Denver, and Castle Rock areas. 

Requirements of Caregivers

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year experience in an area directly related to job, preferred (i.e., developmental disabilities, elderly)
• Be able to pass and maintain certification in all agency required training
• Perform personal care/medical procedures and consistently lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to read, write and converse in English and perform simple math calculations
• Know how to use the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) at an intermediate level; ability to use Outlook to communicate through email
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
• Valid Colorado driver's license; proof of insurance; 3 years of current, consecutive driving history
• Must meet driving requirements: no suspensions/revocations in the past three (3) years and no more than two (2) tickets in the past three (3) years

We are committed to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our organization and our partnership with the IDD community. Our work is rooted in the firm belief that all people deserve respect and dignity, where we embrace and celebrate varied identities, preferences, and perspectives. These values are essential to our organizations excellence and to achieving our objective of a more equitable and inclusive community for all. We will ensure our systems, policies, practices, actions, and communications are equitable, including how we attract, hire, engage, develop, promote, retain, and retire BIPOC and other underrepresented or marginalized talents. We intentionally engage in an ongoing process of active learning and growth to advance a culture reflective of a shared purpose and belonging.

Requirements

Starting Salary & Benefits
$19.00 / hourly - varies depending on shifts/locations

• Flexible hours and locations in the Denver Metro Area
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employer-paid training with a supportive team
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Same day pay available with Tapcheck 
• Health, dental, vision Insurance
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

More about what you'll get to do as our Caregiver

• Train, assure and assist individuals in completing daily activities and other tasks (cleaning, toileting, meal preparation, meal pick-up and delivery, cooking, budgeting, hygiene etc.)
• Meet individuals' needs for transportation (may include driving or assisting in accessing transportation)
• Implement and document individuals' ISSPs, care plans and protocols
• Carry out scheduled community activities (transports, provides supervision)
• Assist with medications (i.e., administration, pill packing, monitoring) as certified, and document as appropriate
• Monitor health needs of individuals and assist in obtaining health care as needed
• Provide medical care in accordance with established protocols, to include First Aid/CPR when needed
• Document program, incident, medical and financial information as required
• Use web-based computer programs to document medication administrations