Direct Support Professional Shades of Life, LLC is seeking to hire the highest quality employees to support in the care of the ID population. Shades of Life, LLC is seeking Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our team. The energetic candidate will work in a lively environment supporting adults and children with developmental disabilities. Skills needed include professionalism, compassion, and the ability to adapt easily to a changing daily schedule, work well in a team and demonstrate creative problem-solving skills. The DSP will work closely with the client and their family to plan daily activities to include transportation to work, day programs, and medical appointments during the week and participation in preferred activities of the client. The DSP will also support the client with activities of daily living such as dressing, showering and hygiene, cooking and cleaning while ensuring their safety and maximizing their physical, emotional, intellectual abilities. Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities: Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served. Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment. Reminds and assists clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training). Encourages self-help activities. Reports changes in client’s condition or family situation to administrators and supervisors. Documents services provided. Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning. Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up. Accompanies clients to scheduled appointments and transports clients or running errands for clients. Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills: Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 18 years of age or older Valid driver’s license Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: From $15.00 per hour Schedule: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Experience: DSP: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: Multiple locations