Direct Support Professional (DSP) -ID
Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc.•Stroud Township, PA
•$16 - $18•Onsite
About The Position
Join Our Team! Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? We’re seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide individualized support and care in a licensed community residential facility. DSPs play a vital role in assisting individuals with daily living skills, personal care, and community engagement while promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Requirements
- 18 years or older
- Pass and maintain Medication Certification standard & CPR/First Aid Certifications
- Provide and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License and able to be insured on company policy
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Ability to work well with individuals and have the physical ability to assist with personal care such as: transferring individual for bathing, household tasks, and grocery shopping.
- Properly perform the techniques taught in CPR-AED/ First Aid.
- Properly preform lifting and carrying techniques up to 25lbs.
- Behave in professional manner; complete training programs; attend required meeting
- Basic computer skills
- Maintain annual required training hours for position
Nice To Haves
- No Experience Required
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic living environment for persons in a community residential setting.
- Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing daily living skills in a community residential setting.
- Assist individuals in maintaining their physical health and hygiene.
- Medication Administration
- Assist in organizing and participating in leisure/recreation activities.
- Demonstrate and coach the individuals using approved techniques and strategies.
- Participate in the maintenance of overall operation of a community residential setting.
- Follow Agency policy and procedures.
- To participate in the ongoing communication regarding program planning and implementation for individuals.
- Document activities on your shift
Benefits
- PAID TRAINING
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
