Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Intermediate Care Facility (Brandon)

Quest•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to individuals living in an Intermediate Care Facility. The role includes assisting with personal care, providing social and leisure interaction, safely lifting and repositioning individuals, and supporting safe mealtimes. Daily housekeeping is also required. Staff must ensure adequate supervision, including when shifts run late or staffing is delayed, and must report to work during inclement weather, potentially sheltering in place during a hurricane. When hired as a driver, the employee transports residents in large-capacity vehicles to training centers, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings, while complying with applicable transportation regulations and local laws. Available full-time schedules are: Sunday 6:45 a.m.–11:15 p.m. and Monday–Tuesday 2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.; Sunday 6:45 a.m.–11:15 p.m. and Monday–Wednesday 2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.; or Tuesday–Saturday overnight, 10:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m. Candidates should speak with their recruiter to confirm which schedules are currently available.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and remain calm and communicate during a crisis.
Previous working knowledge of household appliances, including washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and ovens.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform household tasks involving bending and lifting, push wheelchairs, and use hands for tasks such as writing, typing, and handling small objects.

Nice To Haves

If hired as a driver, ability to safely operate large-capacity vehicles, including 10–12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses, and navigate traffic.
Valid Florida driver's license maintained in good standing.
Experience with Hoyer lifts, van lifts, and adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with personal care as needed, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
Provide regular positive social and leisure interaction to individuals in the home.
Safely lift, transfer, and reposition individuals according to daily schedules.
Support safety during mealtimes, including food preparation, dietary textures and restrictions, adaptive equipment, and feeding assistance.
Complete daily housekeeping, including dishes, bed-making, laundry, trash removal, bathroom and kitchen cleaning, and sweeping and mopping.
Ensure adequate supervision, including staying beyond scheduled hours until the next staff member arrives or backup staffing is arranged.
Report to work during inclement weather to provide supervision and care; this may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.
Treat people with dignity and respect, uphold personal rights, and communicate in a friendly, professional manner with individuals, coworkers, visitors, and customers.
If hired as a driver, operate large-capacity vehicles to transport individuals to and from training centers, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings.
If hired as a driver, comply with DOT regulations and local laws relating to vehicle operation.