Easterseals Hawaii
Direct Support Worker
Kea'au, HI (Hawaii) · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 34 days ago
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About the role
- Our skilled staff will provide you with the training you need to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of the role.
- Easterseals Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Obtain and maintain clearance through the Office of Inspector General.
- Obtain and maintain current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas as deemed fit for the organization.
- Support participants to achieve the highest level of independence possible in pursuit of their definition of a "good life."
- Provide input and implement the participant's Individual Plan.
Requirements
- Attend and participate in department meetings and training as required.
- Minimum Education, Experience & Training Equivalent to:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent
- Knowledge & Skills:
- Be committed to the values of the organization while demonstrating good judgment, flexibility, and discretion when dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
- Operating knowledge of a computer, iPad or tablet, applications and software, standard office equipment and Microsoft (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Must be able to use an iPhone or work cell phone if applicable.
- Physical Requirements:
- Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting when working with participants.
- Responsive to audio and visual cues from participants and their families, other staff members, and the environment
Skills
- Exercise patience and understanding working with participants of many skill levels and individual needs.
- Be culturally respectful while working with an ethnically, linguistically, and economically diverse population.
- Communicate effectively (verbally and written), and read, using the primary language within the workplace.
- Exercise confidentiality and discretion pertaining to the work environment as required by HIPPA.
- Ability to work comfortably with individuals at all levels within the organization
Compensation
- $17.50-18.50 Hourly
Benefits
- Follow organizational guidelines to promote the participant's health and safety.
- Accurately submit timesheets, leave requests, required credentialing documents, work related training and other required paperwork by the assigned deadline via the Family of Company's (FoC) web-based platforms.
- Work calmly during behavioral and health-related incidents.
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