DSP-Personal Care Experience Preferred
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands-on personal care and physical support to people with disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible at home and in the community. The role may involve bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility assistance and transfers, wheelchair and adaptive equipment support, medication and health-related support, and recognizing and communicating changes in health or support needs. CNA, PCA, HHA, caregiver, or DSP experience is a plus; an active CNA license is not required. Starting pay is $17.36 per hour, with pay up to $23.36 on weekends, and the position includes a career pathways program. Various morning and evening shifts are available.
Requirements
- Positive attitude and a love for helping others.
- Dependability and willingness to learn new things.
- Availability to work at least one weekend day.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Satisfactory criminal background check.
- Complete paid training in CPR/First Aid, Medication Aide, DBHDS DSP Orientation, and Mandt certification.
- Ability to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Reliability and dependability demonstrated through education or work history.
- Ability to complete required certifications, including Medication Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, First Aid/CPR, and Mandt, and other orientation requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and make decisions using good judgment.
Nice To Haves
- CNA, PCA, HHA, caregiver, or DSP experience.
- Personal care experience, including hands-on care, transfers, mobility assistance, or supporting people with medical needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide mobility assistance and transfers.
- Support wheelchair use and adaptive equipment.
- Provide medication and health-related support.
- Recognize and communicate changes in health or support needs.
- Support daily activities at home and in the community.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Locate and access community resources.
- Exercise good judgment and make decisions.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Career pathways program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
