Job Description: A Direct Support Professional, or Direct Support Care Professional, cares for individuals experiencing developmental or intellectual disabilities or illnesses. Their main duties include helping patients complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting patients to appointments or other social outings, and keeping patients safe from potential health hazards in their surrounding environment. Our DSP will also teach life skills and, help people with disabilities learn how to be as independent in life as they can.
Direct Support Professional duties and responsibilities:
Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals, and doing laundry. Additional duties may include:
- Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing
- Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and tidying
- Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule
- Organizing with transportation arrangements for appointments
- Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs
- Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities.
Knowledge Skills AND Abilities: Person-centered skills Nurturing personality Integrity and responsibility Confidentiality Effective team skills, interpersonal and communication skills Solid written and verbal skills/ Ability to keep clear and concise records Ability to use good judgment Basic computer skills Knowledge of community resources Able to use web based technology Ability to work flexible hours and schedules, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
Benefits!
- Paid Holidays
- Work/Family Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Low Staff to Client Ratio
- Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Prefer every other weekend
- Must have a high school diploma or GED
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Full-time job available:
$17.00 and Up
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
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