Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Why Work Here?

Join First Step Healthcare to significantly impact individuals' quality of life! We integrate each client's quality of life into their care quality, adopting an approach that balances health and wellness from every angle.

We seek candidates who exhibit the utmost care and consideration for our clients and the community we serve. We are inviting Direct Support Professionals to become part of our team!

Responsibilities:

• Execute each task with thoughtfulness and attention, aiming for each client to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
• Provide bedside or personal care, such as help with walking or personal hygiene.
• Conduct domestic duties, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, or errands.
• Support individuals or families during times of incapacitation, family disruption, or recovery, offering companionship, personal care, or assistance in adapting to new life situations.
• Carry out healthcare-related tasks, like monitoring vital signs and medication, under registered nurses or physiotherapists' guidance.
• Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals, or aid families in these tasks.
• Drive clients to appointments or outings using a motor vehicle.
• Educate or counsel clients on matters like household upkeep, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or childcare.
• Document and update records on clients' progress, services rendered, and any changes in their condition.
• Ensure weekly reporting compliance regarding clients' objectives and overall health.

Additional Duties: This list does not encompass all responsibilities and duties; other tasks may be assigned.

• Capable of independently lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with another person's help or using adaptive equipment.

Maintain current CPR certification.

Maintain current background check.

Continued Education: completion of state-mandated 8-hour annual training and re-certification.

About First Step Healthcare:

First Step Healthcare: Blending Quality of Life into the Quality of our Care!

At First Step Healthcare, our unwavering commitment extends to delivering heartfelt and compassionate care, providing steadfast support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. We strive to cultivate a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where each individual is not only respected and valued but enveloped in love and understanding. We possess a distinctive talent for inspiring clients to embrace a healthier lifestyle, through fostering a genuine desire for transformative experiences.