Direct Support Professional (Part-Time)

Penn Mar 2021•Freeland, MD

6d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults with developmental disabilities. A Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for personal care, medication administration, behavioral support and transportation of 3-4 individuals living in a group home setting depending on the needs of the location.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma/ G.E.D
Acceptable criminal background
Valid Driver's License with 2 yrs. experience, and less than 3 moving violations (NO Major Violations, D.U.I's, Suspensions) in the previous 36 months
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed.
Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly.

Responsibilities

Personal care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.).
Medication administration.
Behavioral support.
Transportation of individuals.