BRIDGES MN HAS ORIENTATION FOR NEW EMPLOYEES EVERY WEEK! We offer 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift opportunities available full time or part time, Sunday through Saturday. All employees are eligible for PTO and 401K and full time employees are eligible for MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION.

WHY WORK FOR US? Our purpose at Bridges MN is to improve the lives of vulnerable adults by creating opportunities for more independence in their homes and jobs. For our employees, we foster an environment of growth and pride ourselves on our ability to promote from within and help you move into new roles within Bridges MN. As a Bridges MN employee, not only would you be doing meaningful work, but we offer comprehensive training to ensure you’re able to build your skills and experience.

Shift: Full time or part time opportunities on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Monday-Friday, Weekends, and/or 7 on/7 off schedules

Location: Saint Paul and surrounding areas

Pay Rates (based on location): Direct Support Professional $16.25/hour base rate. Pay varies based on the needs of the client.

DSP Job Roles/Responsibilities:

• Medication Administration & Documentation
• Understand standard precautions used for infection control and adhere to them
• Assist person served with activities of daily living as indicated on their individual service agreement (including, but not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance, and escorting)
• Assist the person served with daily room order and light housekeeping
• Assist the person served with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Assist with maintaining a clean house vehicle
• Promote independence, not dependence with the person served offering choices and fostering self-help skills
• Document any changes in the person served condition in the person served ISP data and T-Log
• Report these changes to the Residential Supervisor in a timely manner
• Completes GER’s according to policy

DSP Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Compassionate about the care and well-being of others.
• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other customers.
• High school diploma/GED required.
• Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services.
• A valid drivers license is required.

Bridges MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, protected genetic information, sex, parental status, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status.

All of our employees are considered essential workers due to the service we provide to the community. Bridges MN is taking the risk of COVID-19 very seriously. We are following health protocols at each location to ensure our residents’ and staff’s health and safety. To view additional information on how we are keeping our employees safe, please visit https://www.bridgesmn.com/coronavirusupdates.