Direct Support Professional / Caregiver
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals. If you are passionate about providing care and are willing to challenge yourself daily to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for, we want YOU on our team! Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care. Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating. Complete medication administration and follow medical protocols. Prepare meals and snacks. Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties. Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices. Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed. Other duties as assigned. This role offers personal fulfillment, a meaningful career, and the chance to make a difference. You will positively impact someone’s life, gain health care experience to further your career, and experience varied day-to-day experiences; no two days are the same. We offer a variety of full time and part time positions!
Requirements
- Previous experience as a direct support professional or caregiver is preferred
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Person-centered focus
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Ability to lift and transfer
- Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team
- Computer skills for documentation
- 18 years or older
- Good communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking) for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Ensure the health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals of individuals served
- Enrich and support the lives of residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care
- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating
- Complete medication administration and follow medical protocols
- Prepare meals and snacks
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
