Employee Type
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Full-Time
Industry
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Healthcare - Health Services
Not for Profit - Charitable
Social Services
Job Type
:
Health Care
Nonprofit - Social Services
Nurse
Experience
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At least 1 year(s)
Contact Information
Direct Service Associate:
Easter Seals, the nation's leading provider of services to adults and children with disabilities has a rewarding career as a direct service professional working with individuals in a residential setting.
The Direct Service Associate is responsible for teaching, coaching and assisting adults with intellectual challenges in all aspects of their daily living to foster independence and ensure their quality of life.
The job duties include:
- planning and coordinating daily activities
- attending to personal care needs such as feeding
- grooming, showering, toileting and monitoring and distributing medication.
The Direct Service Associate will also assist in food preparation and maintenance of the Private Residence. The Direct Care Associate will complete paperwork including progress notes and reports and may also transport individuals to appointments or other activities as necessary.
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Requirements for the Direct Service Associate:
- Previous experience working with people with disabilities required.
- DSP I certification or have training in 6 months
- First aid, cpr, cpi or experience helpful
The successful candidate will be able to:
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Requirements also include the ability to transport residents as necessary and provide:
- valid California Driver's License
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