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Personal Supports Specialist/Direct Support Professional (DSP/CNA) Job at Compass Maryland

Compass Maryland Silver Spring, MD 20902

A 53-year-old man with intellectual disability and cerebral palsy, living in his own apartment in Silver Spring is looking for caring, compassionate, and supportive Personal Supports Specialist/Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) to assist him with his medical and physical needs. Such needs include assistance with transferring to and from his wheelchair using a transfer board or Hoyer Lift, adjusting water temperature for bathing, repositioning and skin integrity, and assistance with medical appointments, cleaning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. He enjoys reading, movies, concerts, music and engaging in philosophical conversations!

This is a perfect position for someone in school for nursing, physical/occupational therapy, or human services. The ideal staff would be someone who can assist with medical and physical needs and who shares same interests described above and can help further develop those interests.

Several shifts/schedules available:

Mon-Fri 7am-3pm – 40 hours a week

Mon-Fri 4pm-10pm – 30 hours a week

Mon-Fri 11p-7am – 35 hours a week

Sa Su 9a-7p – 20 hours a week

Sa Su 11p-7a – 16 hours a week

Pay rate: $22/hour

Benefits: 401K retirement plan with generous employer match, time and half on holidays, paid time off, mileage reimbursement. Depending on number of hours a week, benefits may also include health, dental, and vision insurance.

Requirements: CNA or GNA certification and certified as a Medication Technician (CMT.) CMT training provided if needed. Must be CPR FA certified prior to starting. Two years prior experience supporting people with IDD and physical needs. Associates degree or completion of two years of college coursework, preferably in human services or related field, or combination of commensurate experience and high school diploma. Must have own reliable vehicle, driver’s license with clean driving record. Must be able to utilize computer technology to complete all documentation requirements. Ideal candidates would be someone who can assist with needs and has shared interests as discussed above.

COVID-19 Precaution(s): Personal protective equipment provided and required. Social distancing guidelines in place. Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place. Vaccination required of new hires. Exemptions to vaccination requirement may be granted on medical or religious grounds.

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