Direct Support Profesional I - Contingent - Saginaw, Mi

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

  

This position has a pay rate of $15.63 per hour (11.03 Base Wage + 2.35 State Premium + 2.00 Pass Through + .25 Client Wage)

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Some of the benefits you may receive are

Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• Plus, many more benefits
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)

Contingent

• Awesome Employee Discounts
• Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

Provides personal assistance and support to clients in their own home and within the community.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide personal health care services including but not limited to administering medications and medical treatments, infection control, Range of Motion exercises and other care in accordance with individual service plan and needs
• Participate with staff in the Person Center Planning (PCP) and goal setting for the growth and development of clients served
• Assist clients with activities in daily living, including but not limited to household tasks, communication skills, social and recreational skills, financial management, and activities in the community
• Work independently between sites and cooperatively with other staff to assure quality of service for each client
• Complete all required documentation for services performed
• Provide personal support services to clients served, including but not limited to mobility, lifting, transferring, bathing and personal hygiene, laundry and grooming, meal preparation and mealtime assistance
• Schedule and transport clients to various appointments and activities

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Successful completion of training will be required
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred

Experience

• Direct care experience in a mental health field or working with vulnerable adults preferred

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