Direct Support Professional - Rochester

About Cardinal

In keeping with our mission to provide a safe, happy, healthy living environment for our clients, Cardinal of Minnesota, Ltd. provides residential and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Cardinal was founded in 1995 and operates 54 residential homes in Minnesota, serving 250 clients and is comprised of a workforce of over 500 employees. Cardinal operates in the following communities; Rochester, Winona, Austin, Red Wing, Spring Valley, Harmony, Chatfield, Mantorville, and Bemidji.

Cardinal has been recognized as one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, which is awarded by the Star Tribune and has received the "When Work Works" Award for flexibility in the workplace for the last 5 consecutive years. Cardinal was also a 2013 and 2015 Minnesota Performance Excellence Award Receipt for their quality achievements!

To learn more about Cardinal of Minnesota's culture or to apply online go to: www.cardinalofminnesota.com.

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Description for Direct Care Positions

Cardinal offers flexibility! Full-time, part-time, or every other weekend - perfect for students or individuals seeking additional income. We have an In-home department that has flexibility of hours during the week and offers opportunities to have weekends off. We find creative, flexible work schedules that meet YOUR unique and individual needs!

The Direct Support Professional's (DSp) role is to ensure that the daily needs of each client are met through teaching, counseling, advising, and providing a positive role model in a manner which enables the greatest degree of independence possible in their activities of daily living. Duties may include: assisting with and encourage independence in activities of daily living to include personal hygiene, development of personal responsibility, basic health care, appropriate social skills, transportation to activities, housekeeping and medication administration. Make a difference with a career that is more than just a job!

At Cardinal of Minnesota, the safety of the clients we serve and our Cardinal work family is our primary concern. We have developed a comprehensive COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan that is reviewed weekly following guidance provided by the Dept of Human Services, MN Dept of Health, and Olmsted County Public Health. All of our employees are provided with Personal Protective Equipment and hand sanitizer, and our residential group homes follow rigid disinfecting guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for people who are:

• Honest
• Enjoy having fun
• Can work well with a team
• Can treat people the way they want to be treated
• Have the right attitude
• Want to do their best at work

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 year of age or older
• Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet physical requirements (lifting/repositioning clients, pushing, or pulling), with or without physical accommodations.

Compliments of the Nest:

• Competitive starting wages
• Weekend shift differential
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, accident and company paid short term disability and life insurance for full time employees
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with up to an 8% company match
• Clear career path with our Career Development plans which leads to greater opportunities for advancement
• Company outings and events
• FUN and rewarding work environment!

Company provided orientation and paid training in:

• CPR
• First Aid
• Medication Administration
• Maintaining/safeguarding client information

For 25 years, Cardinal of Minnesota supports people with varying types of disabilities. Cardinal of Minnesota has been recognized as a model employer of all types and sizes across the U.S. for their innovative effective workplace practices. Apply today to join our team!