Direct Support Professional -Idd

BrightSpring Health Services•Athens, GA

8d•$16 - $18

About The Position

Join a team of passionate and caring people who make a difference in people's lives. We are now hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This will be performed in a home-like setting. All Ways Caring HomeCare is looking for someone like you to join our team! As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a crucial role in heling us provide compassionate care to our clients in the comfort of their homes.

Requirements

Eighteen years of age or older
Pass background check
Driver's license
High school diploma/GED
Valid Auto Insurance

Responsibilities

Performing personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks
Fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their circle of support.
Encouraging self-help activities
Implements Individual Service Plan and Behavior Support Plans
Manage Individual's behaviors by prevention or de-escalation of aggression.
Keeps accurate daily documentation of activities, fire/ disaster drills, Behavior Support Plans, medications, goal and data tracking, as well as other documentation.
Transport individuals to and from community activities and medical appointments.
Transporting clients or running errands for clients
Other duties as assigned.