Direct Support Professional, No Weekends

Merrick invites qualified candidates to apply for the Direct Support Professional, No Weekends position based in Vadnais Heights, MN. This full-time role centers on weekday support that helps individuals build independence while keeping schedules free of weekend work.

About the Role

The Direct Support Professional, No Weekends opening at Merrick in Vadnais Heights, MN places you on the front line of person-centered care. You will partner with individuals who require assistance to handle everyday routines, pursue personal goals, and stay actively engaged in their community. Because the schedule excludes weekends, you can deliver consistent weekday structure that many job seekers searching for Direct Support Professional, No Weekends jobs in Vadnais Heights, MN find especially appealing. Success in this full-time Merrick careers opportunity rests on patience, reliability, and a genuine desire to improve someone else’s quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide individuals through personal care activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while preserving dignity and choice
• Help with meal planning, cooking, light housekeeping, and other daily living tasks that foster greater self-sufficiency
• Support community outings, social events, and recreational pursuits that encourage meaningful participation
• Observe physical and emotional well-being, promptly sharing any concerns with the care team
• Complete clear, timely documentation of daily progress notes and incident reports
• Offer safe transportation to medical appointments, shopping, or leisure destinations when required
• Reinforce positive behavioral strategies and encourage skill development in a calm, respectful manner

Who We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Compassion, empathy, and patience when supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with individuals, families, and coworkers
• Ability to work both independently and as a cooperative member of a multidisciplinary team
• Physical capacity to assist with transfers, mobility, and active daily routines
• Reliable means of transportation and a valid driver’s license preferred for community support duties
• Prior caregiving, residential, or Direct Support Professional experience is helpful but not mandatory for motivated applicants near Vadnais Heights, MN

Working at Merrick

Merrick is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. Colleagues in Vadnais Heights, MN work together so every Direct Support Professional, No Weekends team member can focus on delivering consistent, person-first assistance.

Applying for This Role

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