SLS Direct Support Professional

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide training preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience in health care, human services, or nursing home setting preferred

Other Requirements

• A criminal and Motor Vehicle record which meets company standards.
• A valid Colorado Driver’s license.
• Verified legal status to work in the United States.
• Basic computer ability.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; requires frequent standing and walking; lifting and transferring clients on a as needed basis, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, etc.; ability to work with individuals with cognitive disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery and /or uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, bathing, cooking and other basic life skills.