Caregivers (Direct Support Professionals)

About the Company:

The Arc in Hawaii is a non-profit organization with 70 years of history in Hawaii. We provide both residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to support the inclusion and participation of individuals with IDD in their respective communities throughout their lifetime.

Role:

We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals for our Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. You will provide care for our residents and participants (adults with IDD) at our homes and Adult Day Health (ADH) centers under the guidance of the home and center managers.

Responsibilities:

Supports participants in performing activities of daily living skills such as meal preparation, eating, grooming, toileting, and dressing.

Utilizes assistive devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) or assists with walking according to the individual’s needs.

Accompanies participants during community activities.

Supports participants in treatment programs as stated in their program/service plans, as directed by the supervisor in charge.

Assists participants with their medications, as needed; informs supervisor in charge when medications need to be reordered.

Assists in maintaining The Arc in Hawaii’s properties, grounds, and surrounding area in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition by performing cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, washing, and scrubbing regularly.

Implements and collects data on participant specific programs and maintains participant records, including progress notes and communication books.

Interacts with parents, guardians, interdisciplinary team members, and other related persons and programs to benefit client participants.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license with clean abstract

Smartphone

At least 18 years of age

Ability to safely drive a van

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well and follow directions

Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude, patient, and helpful

Preferred Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Minimum of 6 months volunteer or work experience assisting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related experience

Benefits Offered:

15 paid holidays

Generous PTO which starts accruing upon hire date (for full-time)

Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental)

Aflac

Life insurance (if you take our healthcare coverage)

401(k) employer matching

Referral program

Pre-employment requirements paid for by The Arc in Hawaii: Drug test, FBI fingerprinting, physical exam, FA/CPR/AED certification

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

Pay: $17.77 per hour

Openings:

[Adult Day Health (ADH) Center]

Honolulu Center (Diamond Head): Mon-Fri start around 7am (Full time)

[Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) Homes]

6th Ave A: Mon-Fri 11pm-7am (Full time, 40hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

6th Ave B: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part time, 24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part time, 24hr/wk)

Kaimuki B: Sat & Sun 8am-8pm (Part time, 24hr/wk)

Ewa B: Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (Part time, 24hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

[Domiciliary (DOM) Homes]

Kamehame (Hawaii Kai): Mon-Fri 1:30pm-7:30pm (Casual/Part time) 3-5 days/wk, pick your workdays (minimum 3 days)

Lusitana A: Sat & Sun 5:30am-1:30pm, Mon-Wed 1:30pm-9:30pm (Full time, 40hr/wk)

Lusitana B: Sat & Sun 2:30pm-10:30pm, Mon & Tues 1:30pm-9:30pm (Part time, 32hr/wk)

Lusitana C: Mon-Fri 4:30am-7:30am (Casual, 15hr/wk)

Lusitana C: Fri 2pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 6am-9pm (Full time, 38hr/wk)

Ewa A: Sat & Sun 11am-11pm (Part time, 24hr/wk)

Halawa: Tues-Fri 2pm-10pm (Part time, 32hr/wk)

Waipahu B: Fri & Sat 11pm-7am (Casual, 16hr/wk) Overnight – no sleep

Application Instructions:

Email your resume and application to hrdept@thearcinhawaii.org. See our website www.thearcinhawaii.org to download an application form.