Direct Support Professional ( Residential) Weekends shifts
About The Position
We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team! You will assist in the daily care of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, in the following ways: Assist our individuals with activities of daily living Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, community integration, and socialization skills Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat meal prep if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance. Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes; report findings to superiors Make phone calls and drive the individuals we serve to appointments, meetings, events, etc. Encourage individual skill development and work toward community integration Develop meaningful relationships and connections with your clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community Follow all health and safety protocols Help with clean and tidy home for the individuals Attend continuing education courses, complete assigned trainings, and obtain additional certifications as the job requires Be a compassionate, patient, and encouraging direct support professional at all times; you are a caregiver, cheerleader, and advocate rolled into one, and your work can change the lives of many for the better.
Requirements
- 3 years of previous experience in caregiving, personal care, or other related fields
- A compassionate and caring demeanor
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid driver's license / Reliable transportation to work
- Adult First Aid & CPR/AED certification
- CMT certification
- DDA certification
- MANDT certification
- Ability to pass a state background check
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable working independently and can consistently make sound judgments that benefit the individuals served
- Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well
- Friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Experience tracking and recording information (database software)
- Enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
- Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living
- Maintain a healthy and comfortable living environment
- Assist with and work to strengthen individuals' daily living needs, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, community integration, and socialization skills
- Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, and prepare meals, always working to improve self-reliance
- Set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes and reporting findings to superiors
- Make phone calls and drive individuals to appointments, meetings, and events
- Encourage individual skill development and work toward community integration
- Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients
- Follow all health and safety protocols
- Help maintain a clean and tidy home for individuals
- Attend continuing education courses, complete assigned trainings, and obtain additional certifications as required
- Act as a compassionate, patient, and encouraging direct support professional
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
