DSP Position available (located in Johnston)
We are looking for reliable, trustworthy, and flexible staff members to join our household team in supporting a woman with Cerebral Palsy. She uses a power/manual chair (which folds up into a car) to get around in the community and has a lift system in her home. All staff are expected to be part of an on-call rotation amongst all staff that is one week in length at a time. Along with a rotating Saturday among all staff.
This position is part-time at $20.50 an hour, increased to $23.50 after 6 months. The on-call rotation is 5 hours every 6 weeks (there are currently 5 staff, hiring one more staff will make 6 staff, which makes the on-call currently at every 6 weeks) at $30.00 per hour. Mileage is offered as well, at 58 cents per mile. Rhode Island state holidays will be paid at time and a half.
Job duties include assistance with:
Wheelchair transfers
Physical therapy
Transportation to/from community activities/work
Personal care
Cooking & meal prep
House cleaning
Grocery shopping
Applicant must:
Have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle for transportation, with insurance coverage and registration
Be comfortable driving on the highway
Able to pass (BCI) and Driving Record
Have been vaccinated against COVID-19
Be comfortable around a cat
We currently have the following shift available:
Wednesday nights 4:30pm - 10:30 pm
Please reach out to Crystal Curello for more information.