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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver / CNA
Location: Triangle, VA 22172
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $ 19.00 per hour
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00pm to 10:00PM
Interview Location will be Manassas VA, 20110
Pay Rate: $18.00 - $ 19.00 per hour
Schedule: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:00pm to 10:00PM
Interview Location will be Manassas VA, 20110
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and energetic Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Patient Care Aide to provide one-on-one support to a young adult with developmental and complex medical needs in a home and community-based setting. This rewarding role focuses on promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, supporting daily living activities, and encouraging meaningful participation in the community.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support with personal care, hygiene, meal preparation, and activities of daily living.
- Minimum of 1 year of behavioral experience.
- Assist with medication administration and health-related tasks as trained.
- Support mobility, transfers, and safe use of adaptive equipment.
- Encourage independence, social engagement, and community participation.
- Accompany and support the individual during recreational, educational, and community activities.
- Assist with communication using adaptive communication devices (training provided).
- Support behavioral, social, and life-skill development goals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow agency policies and procedures.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and person-centered environment.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass required background checks.
- Willingness to complete agency onboarding and training requirements.
- Ability to provide personal care assistance.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Dependable, patient, compassionate, and professional attitude.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including assisting with transfers and mobility support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities.
- Background in nursing, healthcare, occupational therapy, speech therapy, recreational therapy, education,
- Experience providing patient care in home, community, hospital, nursing home, or assisted living settings.
Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Knowing Guardian
Guardian Residential Services is a privately owned organization with a focused effort on serving individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities, & mental health needs. It was founded by two sisters who have had over 20 years of combined experience in I/DD environment, providing the best quality care to the individuals that they served. These sisters believe in serving individuals within the communities in which they live & supporting the individual’s choices and independence. Our services will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities access opportunities through community engagement while creating an inclusive environment.
Mission
Mission
Our mission is to provide community-based services that support person-centered services to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. It is our unremitting duty to provide individuals with I/DD to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive environment through personal involvement, individual decision-making is supported and encouraged to enhance the control of a person over their own lives and foster self-sufficiency the general areas of ones livelihood.
Vision
Vision
We envision to create a comfortable environment that is reputed as one of the best for individuals with I/DD with basic to complex health needs to gain higher awareness, well being, creativity and joy.
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