Direct Support Provider

Where

Rapid City, SD

What you'll be doing

Drive people to and from work, or to various community activities. Responsible for low level vehicle maintenance of assigned agency vehicle, (check oil, walk around inspections, clean); drive at night and day in varying weather and road conditions, insuring for the safety of passengers. Accompany and instruct people in using company. Follow work schedule as assigned. Assist people with personal hygiene and care, possibly in bathing, brushing teeth, etc. Comply with agency, health department and administrative rules of SD, (ARSD). Lifting requirements may exceed 50 lbs. During medical and safety emergency situations. Assist or transfer people served from and to the wheelchairs, beds, commodes, on to floor mats, bean bag chairs, on and off a van, etc. Push a person in his wheelchair. Reposition people, who are not able to move on their own, in a sitting or lying position. Instruct and assist people in work and home activities; may include carrying groceries, cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, and laundry.

What your background should be

Prefer experience in working with people with disabilities. Valid driving license-must have a safe driving record and be insurable under company insurance. Pass a qualifying criminal background check which includes motor vehicle report. Negative drug test.

Required Schooling / Training

High school graduation.

Who is the client company

Concern about speech, occupational, physical therapy and psychological services.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com