Personal Support

We are hiring for Direct Support ProfessionalsWe are looking for positive, caring and compassionate people to support adults and children in Montgomery County, in a residential/Group Home setting. The Certified Medication Technician will be supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.BenefitsExcellent PayFlexible SchedulingFree Continuing Education24/ Office SupportRemote Interview ProcessWeekly PayWeekend DifferentialsDuties May Include:Providing assistance to the adults/children within the day program in such areas as feeding, toileting and elimination, nutritional intake physical care, and daily activities.Administer medication and document it properly on the Medication Administration Records.Monitor the person being supported to ensure safety in all aspects of their lives (medical, health, behavioral)Assist the client with ambulation, transfers and/or range of motion exercises.Promote a safe client environment.Utilizes infection control measures such as hand washing and personal protective equipment.Observes and reports safety hazards and changes in resident condition to Supervisor.Accompanying residents to outings/ doctors appointmentsDocuments observations and activities in an accurate, complete and timely manner.May have access to personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.Must Have:Direct Support Certified Training (DSP)Valid Certified Medication Technician in State of Maryland.Mandt Training (Preventing, De-escalating, Intervening).DDA TrainingUp to dated CPR/First Aid.Fully vaccinated for COVID-19.QualificationsHigh school degree or equivalent education/experience.Must pass all background checks.Excellent oral and communication skills.Computer Savvy (experience with using computers for documenting/data).Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds and be capable of kneeling on the floor to aid consumers.Job Type:Full-timeExperience:DSP: 1 year (Preferred)CMT: 1 yearLicense/Certification:MANDT Training Certificate (Preferred)CMT In Maryland (Required)Salary: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour