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New Vista KY

Direct Support Professional-DSP/CNA

New Vista KY, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Direct Support Professional (DSP/CNA) Join our dedicated team at New Vista KY and help individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities live their best lives. We are looking for compassionate, dependable professionals ready to make a real impact.

Compensation Base pay starts at $19.51 - $20.64 per hour, based on education and certifications.

Benefits

Top Tier Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (200+ hours available upon completion of orientation)

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year

401(k) retirement savings with up to 5% company match

Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!

Location Bingham Gardens, 4407 Louise Underwood Way, Louisville, KY 40216

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

At least 18 years old

Pass drug and background screening

Speak, read, and write English

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of experience working with persons with intellectual, developmental, and/or mental health disabilities

Position type / Expected hours of work This is a full‑time position (40 hours per week). Employees work a rotating schedule, including weekends, as needed to provide direct support and supervision of clients in a residential setting. Employees must be able to work at least 8 hours per day with no restrictions and may be required to perform mandatory overtime.

1st Shift – 7:00 A‑3:30 P

2nd Shift – 3:00 P‑11:30 P

3rd Shift – 11:00 P‑7:30 A

Essential Functions

Ensure residents receive comprehensive supports and services to become active community members, enhancing their lives.

Ensure the safety, welfare, and preservation of rights of residents while interacting respectfully and with dignity.

Complete monitoring of resident activities across all shifts to ensure treatment plans and facility policies are followed.

Understand and implement behavioral programs.

Assist residents with opportunities to learn new skills throughout the day, including formalized training and incidental learning.

Assist residents with daily living skills such as grooming, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting.

Assist residents with cooking and meal preparation.

Assist home‑management staff to ensure residents have clean, fitting clothing and are appropriately dressed.

Support residents in participating in special occasions, routine shopping, outings, religious and recreational activities, medical appointments, and other recreational activities.

Maintain comprehensive, confidential documentation throughout the day.

Assist residents with on‑ and off‑ground employment and Enrichment Center activities.

Work at least 8 hours per day with no restrictions and accept mandatory overtime as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee, or contractor on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employment benefits, and training. New Vista also prohibits retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassment or discrimination, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation, or opposed unlawful discrimination.

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