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

Quest•Brandon, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides care and support to individuals living in an Intermediate Care Facility in Brandon. The role assists with personal care, social and leisure activities, safe transfers and repositioning, mealtime support, housekeeping, and supervision. Staff may need to remain past their scheduled hours until another staff member or backup coverage arrives and are expected to report to work during inclement weather, potentially sheltering in place during a hurricane. If hired as a driver, the DSP transports residents to and from the training center, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings while complying with applicable Department of Transportation regulations and local laws. Available full-time schedules include Monday–Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.; Sunday, 6:45 a.m.–11:15 p.m., and Monday–Tuesday, 2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m.; overnight Sunday–Thursday, 10:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.; and Sunday, 6:45 a.m.–11:15 p.m., and Monday–Wednesday, 2:45 p.m.–11:15 p.m. Candidates should speak with their recruiter to learn 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.
Ability to 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 in the home with personal care as needed, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
Provide regular positive social and leisure interaction throughout the day.
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.
Perform daily housekeeping, including washing dishes, making and stripping beds, laundry, taking out trash, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens, and mopping and sweeping.
Ensure adequate supervision, including staying beyond scheduled hours until the next shift arrives or backup staffing is arranged.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure continued supervision and care, including potentially sheltering in place during a hurricane.
Treat people with dignity and respect and uphold their personal rights; communicate in a friendly and professional manner with individuals, coworkers, visitors, and customers.
If hired as a driver, operate large-capacity vehicles such as 10–12 passenger vans and wheelchair buses to transport residents to and from the training center, medical appointments, home visits, and community outings.
If hired as a driver, comply with DOT regulations and local vehicle-operation laws.